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Matthew 26:39–40

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Matthew 26:39

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.

Matthew 26:40

40And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour?

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DEFINED WORDS

Matthew 26:39

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

further

Farther in distance; more, additional, advanced, or to a greater degree.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

fell

Fell or dropped down; as an adjective, fierce or cruel; as a noun, an animal skin, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

possible

Able to be, happen, or be done under the ability or conditions named in the verse.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

pass

To go by, through, over, or beyond; to happen, cease, or be transferred.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

but

But; marking a contrast or qualification in the sentence.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

wilt

To will, choose, intend, or be disposed to; as an auxiliary, indicates future action.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

DEFINED WORDS

Matthew 26:40

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

findeth

To discover, meet with, obtain, perceive, or learn by search or experience.

Meaning drawn from: Approved KJV word-family definition · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

watch

To stay awake, observe, guard, or keep vigil; also a guard duty or division of the night.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

one

The number one; a single person or thing; the same or united as a whole.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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From verse 39

  1. John 6:38
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  2. Philippians 2:8
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  3. Luke 22:41–42
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  4. Matthew 26:42
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  5. Hebrews 5:7
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From verse 40

  1. Luke 22:45
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  2. Mark 14:37
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  3. Matthew 26:43
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  4. Luke 9:32
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  5. Matthew 25:5
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