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Matthew 26:40

Simon
LonelinessFriendshipExhaustion

38 Then He said to them, “My soul is consumed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with Me.”

39 Going a little farther, He fell facedown and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me. Yet not as I will, but as You will.”

Then Jesus returned to the disciples and found them sleeping. “Were you not able to keep watch with Me for one hour?” He asked Peter.

41 “Watch and pray so that you will not enter into temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak.”

42 A second time He went away and prayed, “My Father, if this cup cannot pass unless I drink it, may Your will be done.”

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Here the Bible tells a story about someone else. Ask yourself what it can say to us today. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
Then Jesus returned to the disciples and found them sleeping. “Were you not able to keep watch with Me for one hour?” He asked Peter.
KJV
And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour?
WEB
He came to the disciples and found them sleeping, and said to Peter, “What, couldn’t you watch with me for one hour?
ASV
And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them sleeping, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour?
DARBY
And he comes to the disciples and finds them sleeping, and says to Peter, Thus ye have not been able to watch one hour with me?
BLB
And He comes to the disciples and finds them sleeping. And He says to Peter, “So, were you⁺ not able to watch with Me one hour?
ÅB
Og han kommer til disiplene og finner dem sovende, og sier til Peter: «Var dere ikke i stand til å våke en time med meg?
OTB
Han kom til disiplene og fant dem sovende, og sa til Peter, “Så, dere kunne ikke våke med meg en time?
B1930
Og han kommer til disiplene og finner dem sovende og sier til Peter: Så var I da ikke i stand til å våke en time med mig!

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  • Luke 22:45

    When Jesus rose from prayer and returned to the disciples, He found them asleep, exhausted from sorrow.

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  • Mark 14:37

    Then Jesus returned and found them sleeping. “Simon, are you asleep?” He asked. “Were you not able to keep watch for one hour?

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  • Matthew 26:43

    And again Jesus returned and found them sleeping—for their eyes were heavy.

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  • Luke 9:32

    Meanwhile Peter and his companions were overcome by sleep, but when they awoke, they saw Jesus’ glory and the two men standing with Him.

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  • Matthew 26:38

    Then He said to them, “My soul is consumed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with Me.”

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  • Matthew 25:5

    When the bridegroom was delayed, they all became drowsy and fell asleep.

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  • Matthew 26:35

    Peter replied, “Even if I have to die with You, I will never deny You.” And all the other disciples said the same thing.

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  • Judges 9:33

    And in the morning at sunrise, get up and advance against the city. When Gaal and his men come out against you, do to them whatever you are able.”

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