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Matthew 26:39–41

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And 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.
And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour?
Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.
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From verse 39

  1. John 6:38Rank 1 from verse 39
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    38For I came down from heaven, not to do mine own will, but the will of him that sent me.

  2. Philippians 2:8Rank 2 from verse 39
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    8And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.

  3. Luke 22:41–42Rank 3 from verse 39
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    41And he was withdrawn from them about a stone’s cast, and kneeled down, and prayed,

    42Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done.

  4. Matthew 26:42Rank 4 from verse 39
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    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.

  5. Hebrews 5:7Rank 5 from verse 39
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    7Who in the days of his flesh, when he had offered up prayers and supplications with strong crying and tears unto him that was able to save him from death, and was heard in that he feared;

From verse 40

  1. Luke 22:45Rank 1 from verse 40
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    45And when he rose up from prayer, and was come to his disciples, he found them sleeping for sorrow,

  2. Mark 14:37Rank 2 from verse 40
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    37And he cometh, and findeth them sleeping, and saith unto Peter, Simon, sleepest thou? couldest not thou watch one hour?

  3. Matthew 26:43Rank 3 from verse 40
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    43And he came and found them asleep again: for their eyes were heavy.

  4. Luke 9:32Rank 4 from verse 40
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    32But Peter and they that were with him were heavy with sleep: and when they were awake, they saw his glory, and the two men that stood with him.

  5. Matthew 25:5Rank 5 from verse 40
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    5While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept.

From verse 41

  1. Luke 22:46Rank 1 from verse 41
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    46And said unto them, Why sleep ye? rise and pray, lest ye enter into temptation.

  2. Ephesians 6:18Rank 2 from verse 41
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    18Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;

  3. Mark 14:38Rank 3 from verse 41
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    38Watch ye and pray, lest ye enter into temptation. The spirit truly is ready, but the flesh is weak.

  4. Matthew 6:13Rank 4 from verse 41
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    13And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.

  5. Galatians 5:16–17Rank 5 from verse 41
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    16This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.

    17For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would.

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DEFINED WORDS

Matthew 26:39

COMBINED MEANING

further

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Sense 1: Farther in distance; more, additional, advanced, or to a greater degree. Sense 2: To advance, promote, help forward, or carry to greater progress.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

fell

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1. Came or went down; dropped, bowed, lay flat, collapsed, or lost an upright or raised place. 2. Was slain, died, was overthrown, or came under another's hand or power. 3. Came upon, seized, or affected someone or something, or entered a stated condition such as sickness, sleep, fear, lusting, or a trance. 4. Attacked or set upon. 5. Happened or came to pass. 6. Joined, yielded, went over, or departed from a person, side, office, or former standing. 7. Was assigned or determined by lot or portion. 8. As the present verb fell, to cut or bring down a tree or other standing thing.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

on

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1. At, upon, or in contact with the named place, object, side, or time. 2. Toward, against, concerning, depending upon, or directed to the named person or thing. 3. Forward or continuing; in joined expressions such as go on, put on, and lay hold on, the other words supply the particular action.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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face

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The front of the head and its countenance or expression; the front, surface, outward appearance, presence, view, or personally known identity of a person, place, or thing.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

father

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Sense 1: A male parent or begetter. Sense 2: An ancestor, forefather, founder, source, originator, chief, elder, or one bearing paternal authority and care. Sense 3: God as Father, including the Father of Jesus Christ and of those described as his children.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

let

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Sense 1: To allow or permit; in older KJV use, also to hinder or restrain. Sense 2: To lower or send down.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

pass

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

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

but

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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

thou

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The singular second-person subject pronoun, meaning you when directly addressing one person, being, or individually treated addressee.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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wilt

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Sense 1: Second-person singular present form of will: choosest, intendest, or art disposed to. Sense 2: As an auxiliary, marks future action.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Matthew 26:40

COMBINED MEANING

findeth

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Third-person singular present form of find (to discover, meet with, obtain, perceive, or learn by search or experience).

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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asleep

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Sense 1: In a state of sleep. Sense 2: Figuratively, dead.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

ye

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The second-person plural subject pronoun, referring to the persons being addressed as those who are, do, or receive the stated predicate.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

watch

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Sense 1: To remain awake, alert, attentive, vigilant, observant, or on guard. Sense 2: A guard or guard duty, a station or group keeping guard, or a division of the night so guarded.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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Matthew 26:41

COMBINED MEANING

watch

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Sense 1: To remain awake, alert, attentive, vigilant, observant, or on guard. Sense 2: A guard or guard duty, a station or group keeping guard, or a division of the night so guarded.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

pray

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Sense 1: To ask, beseech, request, or entreat. Sense 2: To make requests or supplications to God, or address him in worship.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

ye

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The second-person plural subject pronoun, referring to the persons being addressed as those who are, do, or receive the stated predicate.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

enter

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To go or come in; to penetrate; to become an ingredient or constituent part; to enter the mind.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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spirit

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Sense 1: An immaterial living or personal being distinct from a body. Sense 2: The inward life, disposition, mind, or courage of a person. Sense 3: The Holy Spirit, the divine Spirit of God.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

indeed

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Truly, certainly, actually, or in fact; used for emphasis, confirmation, or concession before a contrast.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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willing

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Disposed, ready, or consenting by choice; desiring or intending to do the stated thing.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

but

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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

flesh

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Sense 1: The soft substance of the body. Sense 2: The body, human nature, kindred, or mankind.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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26:36¶ Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith unto the disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder.

26:37And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and very heavy.

26:38Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch with me.

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.

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26:40And 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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26:41Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.

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26:42He 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.

26:43And he came and found them asleep again: for their eyes were heavy.

26:44And he left them, and went away again, and prayed the third time, saying the same words.

26:45Then cometh he to his disciples, and saith unto them, Sleep on now, and take your rest: behold, the hour is at hand, and the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.

26:46Rise, let us be going: behold, he is at hand that doth betray me.

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