Matthew 26:39

39 And He went a little beyond them, and fell on His face and prayed, saying, "My Father, if it is possible, let 1this cup pass from Me; 2yet not as I will, but as You will."

Matthew 26:39 In-Context

37 And He took with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be grieved and distressed.
38 Then He said to them, "My soul is deeply grieved, to the point of death; remain here and keep watch with Me."
39 And He went a little beyond them, and fell on His face and prayed, saying, "My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; yet not as I will, but as You will."
40 And He came to the disciples and found them sleeping, and said to Peter, "So, you men could not keep watch with Me for one hour?
41 "Keep watching and praying that you may not enter into temptation; the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak."

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Cross References 2

  • 1. Matthew 20:22
  • 2. Matthew 26:42; Mark 14:36; Luke 22:42; John 6:38
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