Matthew 26:38-44

Jesus Prays in Gethsemane

38 Then he said to them, p "My soul is very sorrowful, even to death; remain here, and q watch 1 with me." 39 And going a little farther he fell on his face r and prayed, saying, "My Father, if it be possible, let s this cup pass from me; t nevertheless, not as I will, but as you will." 40 And he came to the disciples and found them sleeping. And he said to Peter, "So, could you not watch with me one hour? 41 q Watch and u pray that you v may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak." 42 Again, for the second time, he went away and prayed, "My Father, if this cannot pass unless I drink it, w your will be done." 43 And again he came and found them sleeping, for x their eyes were heavy. 44 So, leaving them again, he went away and prayed for y the third time, saying the same words again.

  1. Cross References
    Psalms 42:5 - 6
    Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my salvation
    John 12:27
    Now is my soul troubled. And what shall I say? 'Father, save me from this hour'? But for this purpose I have come to this hour.
  2. Cross References
    Matthew 24:42
    Therefore, stay awake, for you do not know on what day your Lord is coming.
  3. Cross References
    Hebrews 5:7
    In the days of his flesh, Jesus offered up prayers and supplications, with loud cries and tears, to him who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverence.
  4. Cross References
    Matthew 20:22
    Jesus answered, "You do not know what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup that I am to drink?" They said to him, "We are able.
  5. Cross References
    Matthew 26:42
    Again, for the second time, he went away and prayed, "My Father, if this cannot pass unless I drink it, your will be done.
    John 5:30
    I can do nothing on my own. As I hear, I judge, and my judgment is just, because I seek not my own will but the will of him who sent me.
    John 6:38
    For I have come down from heaven, not to do my own will but the will of him who sent me.
    Philippians 2:8
    And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.
  6. Cross References
    Matthew 26:38
    Then he said to them, "My soul is very sorrowful, even to death; remain here, and watch with me.
  7. Cross References
    1 Peter 4:7
    The end of all things is at hand; therefore be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers.
  8. Cross References
    Matthew 6:13
    And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
  9. Cross References
    Matthew 26:39
    And going a little farther he fell on his face and prayed, saying, "My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as you will.
    Matthew 6:10
    Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
  10. Cross References
    Luke 9:32
    Now Peter and those who were with him were heavy with sleep, but when they became fully awake they saw his glory and the two men who stood with him.
  11. Cross References
    2 Corinthians 12:8
    Three times I pleaded with the Lord about this, that it should leave me.
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