Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.” New Living Translation Keep watch and pray, so that you will not give in to temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak.” English Standard Version Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.” Berean Standard Bible Watch and pray so that you will not enter into temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak.” Berean Literal Bible Watch and pray, so that you may not enter into temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak." King James Bible Watch ye and pray, lest ye enter into temptation. The spirit truly is ready, but the flesh is weak. New King James Version Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.” New American Standard Bible Keep watching and praying, so that you will not come into temptation; the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.” NASB 1995 “Keep watching and praying that you may not come into temptation; the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.” NASB 1977 “Keep watching and praying, that you may not come into temptation; the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.” Legacy Standard Bible Keep watching and praying that you may not come into temptation; the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.” Amplified Bible Keep [actively] watching and praying so that you do not come into temptation; the spirit is willing, but the body is weak.” Christian Standard Bible Stay awake and pray so that you won’t enter into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.” Holman Christian Standard Bible Stay awake and pray so that you won’t enter into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.” American Standard Version Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. Contemporary English Version Stay awake and pray that you won't be tested. You want to do what is right, but you are weak." English Revised Version Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. GOD'S WORD® Translation Stay awake, and pray that you won't be tempted. You want to do what's right, but you're weak." Good News Translation And he said to them, "Keep watch, and pray that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak." International Standard Version All of you must stay awake and pray that you won't be tempted. The spirit is indeed willing, but the body is weak." Majority Standard Bible Watch and pray so that you will not enter into temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak.” NET Bible Stay awake and pray that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak." New Heart English Bible Watch and pray, that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak." Webster's Bible Translation Watch ye and pray, lest ye enter into temptation. The spirit truly is ready, but the flesh is weak. Weymouth New Testament Be wakeful, all of you, and keep on praying, that you may not come into temptation: the spirit is right willing, but the body is frail." World English Bible Watch and pray, that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionWatch and pray, that you may not enter into temptation; the spirit indeed is forward, but the flesh weak.” Berean Literal Bible Watch and pray, so that you may not enter into temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak." Young's Literal Translation Watch ye and pray, that ye may not enter into temptation; the spirit indeed is forward, but the flesh weak.' Smith's Literal Translation Watch ye and pray, that ye should not come into temptation. Truly the spirit well inclined, and the flesh weak. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWatch ye, and pray that you enter not into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. Catholic Public Domain Version Watch and pray, so that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.” New American Bible Watch and pray that you may not undergo the test. The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak.” New Revised Standard Version Keep awake and pray that you may not come into the time of trial; the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAwake and pray, that you may not enter into temptation; the spirit indeed is willing and ready, but the body is weak. Aramaic Bible in Plain English “Watch and pray lest you enter into temptation. The spirit is willing and ready, but the body is weak.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentWatch, and pray, all of you, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. Godbey New Testament Haweis New Testament Watch ye and pray, that ye enter not into temptation; the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. Mace New Testament watch and pray, that you may not yield to temptation: the mind indeed is vigorous, but the body is weak. Weymouth New Testament Be wakeful, all of you, and keep on praying, that you may not come into temptation: the spirit is right willing, but the body is frail." Worrell New Testament Worsley New Testament Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jesus Prays at Gethsemane…37Then Jesus returned and found them sleeping. “Simon, are you asleep?” He asked. “Were you not able to keep watch for one hour? 38Watch and pray so that you will not enter into temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak.” 39Again He went away and prayed, saying the same thing.… Cross References Matthew 26:41 “Watch and pray so that you will not enter into temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak.” Luke 22:40 When He came to the place, He told them, “Pray that you will not enter into temptation.” Luke 22:46 “Why are you sleeping?” He asked. “Get up and pray so that you will not enter into temptation.” 1 Corinthians 10:12-13 So the one who thinks he is standing firm should be careful not to fall. / No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide an escape, so that you can stand up under it. Galatians 5:16-17 So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. / For the flesh craves what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are opposed to each other, so that you do not do what you want. Ephesians 6:18 Pray in the Spirit at all times, with every kind of prayer and petition. To this end, stay alert with all perseverance in your prayers for all the saints. 1 Peter 5:8 Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Romans 7:18-25 I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my flesh; for I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out. / For I do not do the good I want to do. Instead, I keep on doing the evil I do not want to do. / And if I do what I do not want, it is no longer I who do it, but it is sin living in me that does it. ... James 1:13-15 When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He tempt anyone. / But each one is tempted when by his own evil desires he is lured away and enticed. / Then after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death. 1 Thessalonians 5:6 So then, let us not sleep as the others do, but let us remain awake and sober. Proverbs 4:23 Guard your heart with all diligence, for from it flow springs of life. Psalm 51:10 Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. Psalm 19:13 Keep Your servant also from willful sins; may they not rule over me. Then I will be blameless and cleansed of great transgression. Psalm 119:133 Order my steps in Your word; let no sin rule over me. Genesis 4:7 If you do what is right, will you not be accepted? But if you refuse to do what is right, sin is crouching at your door; it desires you, but you must master it.” Treasury of Scripture Watch you and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit truly is ready, but the flesh is weak. Watch. Mark 14:34 And saith unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful unto death: tarry ye here, and watch. Matthew 24:42 Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come. Matthew 25:13 Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh. The spirit. Romans 7:18-25 For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing: for to will is present with me; but how to perform that which is good I find not… Galatians 5:17 For 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. Philippians 2:12 Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. Jump to Previous Body Enter Fall Feeble Flesh Forward Frail Indeed Prayer Praying Ready Right Spirit Temptation Test Wakeful Watch Watching Weak WillingJump to Next Body Enter Fall Feeble Flesh Forward Frail Indeed Prayer Praying Ready Right Spirit Temptation Test Wakeful Watch Watching Weak WillingMark 14 1. A conspiracy against Jesus.3. Expensive perfume is poured on his head by a woman. 10. Judas sells his Master for money. 12. Jesus himself foretells how he will be betrayed by one of his disciples; 22. after the passover prepared, and eaten, institutes his last supper; 26. declares beforehand the flight of all his disciples, and Peter's denial. 43. Judas betrays him with a kiss. 46. Jesus is apprehended in the garden; 53. falsely accused and impiously condemned of the council; 65. shamefully abused by them; 66. and thrice denied by Peter. Watch The Greek word for "watch" is "γρηγορέω" (grēgoreō), which means to be vigilant or to stay awake. In the context of Mark 14:38, Jesus is urging His disciples to remain spiritually alert. This call to vigilance is not just about physical wakefulness but a deeper spiritual awareness. Historically, this was a time of great trial for Jesus, and He knew the disciples would face their own trials. The call to "watch" is a reminder for believers to be constantly aware of spiritual dangers and to guard against complacency. and pray so that you will not enter into temptation For the spirit is willing but the body is weak Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Watchγρηγορεῖτε (grēgoreite) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 1127: (a) I am awake (in the night), watch, (b) I am watchful, on the alert, vigilant. From egeiro; to keep awake, i.e. Watch. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. pray προσεύχεσθε (proseuchesthe) Verb - Present Imperative Middle or Passive - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4336: To pray, pray for, offer prayer. From pros and euchomai; to pray to God, i.e. Supplicate, worship. so that ἵνα (hina) Conjunction Strong's 2443: In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. you will not enter ἔλθητε (elthēte) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 2064: To come, go. into εἰς (eis) Preposition Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. temptation. πειρασμόν (peirasmon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 3986: From peirazo; a putting to proof (of good), experience (of evil), solicitation, discipline or provocation); by implication, adversity. For μὲν (men) Conjunction Strong's 3303: A primary particle; properly, indicative of affirmation or concession; usually followed by a contrasted clause with de. the τὸ (to) Article - Nominative Neuter Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. spirit πνεῦμα (pneuma) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular Strong's 4151: Wind, breath, spirit. [is] willing, πρόθυμον (prothymon) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular Strong's 4289: Eager, ready, willing, prompt. From pro and thumos; forward in spirit, i.e. Predisposed; neuter alacrity. but δὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. the ἡ (hē) Article - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. body σὰρξ (sarx) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 4561: Flesh, body, human nature, materiality; kindred. [is] weak.” ἀσθενής (asthenēs) Adjective - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 772: (lit: not strong), (a) weak (physically, or morally), (b) infirm, sick. Strengthless. 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