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Matthew 26:41 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Matthew 26:41 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 26 verse 41 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.”
Matthew 26:41 (KJV)
Commentary on Matthew 26:41
Jesus speaks these words in Gethsemane, finding His disciples sleeping when He asked them to 'watch' (γρηγορεῖτε/gregoreite) and pray. 'Watch and pray' combines vigilance with dependence on God. Watchfulness alone leads to self-reliance; prayer alone can become passive. Together they form proper spiritual warfare stance. 'That ye enter not into temptation' (ἵνα μὴ εἰσέλθητε εἰς πειρασμόν/hina me eiselthete eis peirasmon) doesn't mean avoiding testing but rather not succumbing to it. The contrast Jesus draws is profound: 'the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak' (τὸ μὲν πνεῦμα πρόθυ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 26:41
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“Why do you sleep? Rise and pray that you may not enter into temptation.”
“that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing”
“praying at all times in the Spirit”
“but deliver us from the evil one. For yours is the Kingdom”
“walk by the Spirit”
“Behold”
“praying that you may be counted worthy to escape all these things that will happen”
“Watch ye”
“walks around like a roaring lion”
“who will not allow you to be tempted above what you are able”