Matthew 26:41
“Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.”
Matthew 26:41 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Watch ye, and pray that ye enter not into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh weak.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.
- DARBYDarby
- Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is ready, but the flesh weak.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Watch and pray, that you don't enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- watch, and pray, that ye may not enter into temptation: the spirit indeed is forward, but the flesh weak.'
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Stay alert and pray, so that you do not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.
Context: Matthew 26
39And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt.
40And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour?
41Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.
42He went away again the second time, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if this cup may not pass away from me, except I drink it, thy will be done.
43And he came and found them asleep again: for their eyes were heavy.
About Matthew 26: The Last Supper and Jesus' Betrayal
Jesus is betrayed by Judas, arrested, and brought to trial.
Commentary
Matthew 26 is a pivotal chapter in the Gospel of Matthew, as it marks the beginning of Jesus' passion and death. In this chapter, Jesus is betrayed by Judas, arrested, and brought before the Sanhedrin.