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Matthew 26:44 Cross-References
Explore 4 cross-references for Matthew 26:44 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 26 verse 44 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And he left them, and went away again, and prayed the third time, saying the same words.”
Matthew 26:44 (KJV)
Commentary on Matthew 26:44
And he left them, and went away again, and prayed the third time, saying the same words (καὶ ἀφεὶς αὐτοὺς πάλιν ἀπελθὼν προσηύξατο ἐκ τρίτου τὸν αὐτὸν λόγον εἰπών)—The threefold prayer echoes biblical patterns (Paul's thorn, 2 Corinthians 12:8; Elijah raising the widow's son, 1 Kings 17:21). The phrase τὸν αὐτὸν λόγον ('the same word/message') shows Jesus repeated His submission to the Father's will. This wasn't vain repetition (6:7) but persistent wrestling with costly obedience. Each iteration deepened His resolve. The third prayer solidified His commitment to drink the cup—no escape route s...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 26:44
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“I begged the Lord three times that it might depart from me.”
“and not give up”
“don't use vain repetitions”
“our God”