Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version He took Peter and the two sons of Zebedee along with him, and he began to be sorrowful and troubled. New Living Translation He took Peter and Zebedee’s two sons, James and John, and he became anguished and distressed. English Standard Version And taking with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, he began to be sorrowful and troubled. Berean Standard Bible He took with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee and began to be sorrowful and deeply distressed. Berean Literal Bible And having taken with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, He began to be sorrowful and deeply distressed. King James Bible And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and very heavy. New King James Version And He took with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and He began to be sorrowful and deeply distressed. New American Standard Bible And He took Peter and the two sons of Zebedee with Him, and began to be grieved and distressed. NASB 1995 And He took with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be grieved and distressed. NASB 1977 And He took with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be grieved and distressed. Legacy Standard Bible And He took with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be grieved and distressed. Amplified Bible And taking with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee [James and John], He began to be grieved and greatly distressed. Christian Standard Bible Taking along Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, he began to be sorrowful and troubled. Holman Christian Standard Bible Taking along Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, He began to be sorrowful and deeply distressed. American Standard Version And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and sore troubled. Contemporary English Version Jesus took along Peter and the two brothers, James and John. He was very sad and troubled, English Revised Version And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and sore troubled. GOD'S WORD® Translation He took Peter and Zebedee's two sons with him. He was beginning to feel deep anguish. Good News Translation He took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee. Grief and anguish came over him, International Standard Version Taking Peter and the two sons of Zebedee with him, he began to be grieved and troubled. Majority Standard Bible He took with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee and began to be sorrowful and deeply distressed. NET Bible He took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and became anguished and distressed. New Heart English Bible He took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and severely troubled. Webster's Bible Translation And he took with him Peter, and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and very heavy. Weymouth New Testament And He took with Him Peter and the two sons of Zabdi. Then He began to be full of anguish and distress, World English Bible He took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and severely troubled. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd having taken Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, He began to be sorrowful, and to be very heavy; Berean Literal Bible And having taken with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, He began to be sorrowful and deeply distressed. Young's Literal Translation And having taken Peter, and the two sons of Zebedee, he began to be sorrowful, and to be very heavy; Smith's Literal Translation And having taken Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, he began to be grieved, and to be dejected. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd taking with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, he began to grow sorrowful and to be sad. Catholic Public Domain Version And taking with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, he began to be sorrowful and saddened. New American Bible He took along Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to feel sorrow and distress. New Revised Standard Version He took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be grieved and agitated. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he took Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and he began to be sorrowful and oppressed. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And he took Kaypha and the two sons of Zebedee, and he began to be saddened and to be disheartened. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be in deep distress and anguish of soul. Godbey New Testament And taking Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, He began to grieve and to be dejected. Haweis New Testament And taking Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, he began to be deeply sorrowful, and to be overwhelmed with dejection. Mace New Testament but he took with him Peter, and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be in a very great agony of grief. Weymouth New Testament And He took with Him Peter and the two sons of Zabdi. Then He began to be full of anguish and distress, Worrell New Testament And, taking with Him Peter, and the two sons of Zebedee, He began to be grieved and to be in distress. Worsley New Testament and having taken with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, He began to be sorrowful and much distressed; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jesus Prays at Gethsemane36At that time Jesus went with His disciples to a place called Gethsemane, and He told them, “Sit here while I go over there and pray.” 37 He took with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee and began to be sorrowful and deeply distressed. 38Then He said to them, “My soul is consumed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with Me.”… Cross References Luke 22:44 And in His anguish, He prayed more earnestly, and His sweat became like drops of blood falling to the ground. Mark 14:33-34 He took with Him Peter, James, and John, and began to be deeply troubled and distressed. / Then He said to them, “My soul is consumed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch.” Hebrews 5:7 During the days of Jesus’ earthly life, He offered up prayers and petitions with loud cries and tears to the One who could save Him from death, and He was heard because of His reverence. Isaiah 53:3 He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Like one from whom men hide their faces, He was despised, and we esteemed Him not. John 12:27 Now My soul is troubled, and what shall I say? ‘Father, save Me from this hour’? No, it is for this purpose that I have come to this hour. Psalm 22:14 I am poured out like water, and all my bones are disjointed. My heart is like wax; it melts away within me. John 11:33-35 When Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who had come with her also weeping, He was deeply moved in spirit and troubled. / “Where have you put him?” He asked. “Come and see, Lord,” they answered. / Jesus wept. Psalm 69:20 Insults have broken my heart, and I am in despair. I looked for sympathy, but there was none, for comforters, but I found no one. Philippians 2:7-8 but emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in human likeness. / And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to death—even death on a cross. Isaiah 53:4-5 Surely He took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows; yet we considered Him stricken, struck down by God, and afflicted. / But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed. 2 Corinthians 5:21 God made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God. Psalm 42:5-6 Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why the unease within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise Him for the salvation of His presence. / O my God, my soul despairs within me. Therefore I remember You from the land of Jordan and the peaks of Hermon—even from Mount Mizar. Hebrews 4:15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who was tempted in every way that we are, yet was without sin. Psalm 88:3 For my soul is full of troubles, and my life draws near to Sheol. Romans 8:26 In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know how we ought to pray, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groans too deep for words. Treasury of Scripture And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and very heavy. Peter. Matthew 4:18,21 And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers… Matthew 17:1 And after six days Jesus taketh Peter, James, and John his brother, and bringeth them up into an high mountain apart, Matthew 20:20 Then came to him the mother of Zebedee's children with her sons, worshipping him, and desiring a certain thing of him. sorrowful. Mark 14:33,34 And he taketh with him Peter and James and John, and began to be sore amazed, and to be very heavy; … Luke 22:44 And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground. John 12:27 Now is my soul troubled; and what shall I say? Father, save me from this hour: but for this cause came I unto this hour. Jump to Previous Anguish Deeply Depressed Distress Distressed Full Grieved Heavy Peter Sad Severely Sore Sorrowful Troubled Zabdi Zebedee Zeb'edeeJump to Next Anguish Deeply Depressed Distress Distressed Full Grieved Heavy Peter Sad Severely Sore Sorrowful Troubled Zabdi Zebedee Zeb'edeeMatthew 26 1. Jesus foretells his own death.3. The rulers conspire against him. 6. The woman anoints his feet. 14. Judas bargains to betray him. 17. Jesus eats the Passover; 26. institutes his holy supper; 30. foretells the desertion of his disciples, and Peter's denial; 36. prays in the garden; 47. and being betrayed by a kiss, 57. is carried to Caiaphas, 69. and denied by Peter. He took with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee This phrase highlights Jesus' choice of companions during a critical moment. Peter, James, and John, the sons of Zebedee, were part of Jesus' inner circle, often witnessing significant events such as the Transfiguration (Matthew 17:1-9). Their presence underscores the importance of fellowship and support in times of trial. The selection of these three disciples also reflects their future roles as leaders in the early church. The sons of Zebedee, James and John, were known for their zeal, earning the nickname "Sons of Thunder" (Mark 3:17), which may indicate their passionate commitment to Jesus' mission. and began to be sorrowful and deeply distressed Persons / Places / Events 1. JesusThe central figure in this passage, Jesus is preparing for His imminent crucifixion. His sorrow and distress highlight His humanity and the weight of the task before Him. 2. Peter One of Jesus' closest disciples, Peter is often seen as a leader among the apostles. His presence here signifies his importance and the trust Jesus placed in him. 3. James and John (sons of Zebedee) These brothers, also known as the "Sons of Thunder," were part of Jesus' inner circle. Their inclusion in this moment underscores their significance in Jesus' ministry. 4. Gethsemane The garden where this event takes place. It is a place of prayer and testing, symbolizing the spiritual struggle Jesus is about to endure. 5. Sorrow and Distress These emotions reflect the intense spiritual and emotional burden Jesus is experiencing as He contemplates His impending suffering and crucifixion. Teaching Points The Humanity of JesusJesus' sorrow and distress remind us of His full humanity. He experienced emotions just as we do, which makes Him a compassionate and understanding Savior. The Importance of Community in Times of Distress Jesus chose to bring His closest disciples with Him during His time of need. This highlights the importance of having a supportive community during our own times of trial. Prayer as a Response to Suffering Jesus' response to His distress was to pray. This teaches us the importance of turning to God in prayer when we face our own struggles. The Weight of Obedience Jesus' distress underscores the cost of obedience to God's will. We are reminded that following God's path may involve personal sacrifice and emotional struggle. Preparation for Spiritual Battles Just as Jesus prepared Himself in Gethsemane, we too must prepare spiritually for the challenges we face, relying on God's strength and guidance.(37) He took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee.--The favoured three, as before at the Transfiguration, and in the death-chamber in the house of Jairus (Matthew 17:1; Mark 5:37), were chosen out of the chosen. Their professions of devotion justified, as it were, the belief that they, at least, could "watch and pray" with Him. The nearness and sympathy of friends were precious even when personal solitude was felt to be a necessity. And began to be sorrowful and very heavy.--The Greek word for the latter verb occurs only here, in the parallel passage of Mark 14:33, and Philippians 2:26, where it is translated "full of heaviness." Its primary meaning is thought by some philologists to have been that of "satiety," hence, "loathing" and "ill at ease." Others, however, find its root-thought in being "far from home," and so weary and perplexed. There is, it is obvious, a mysterious contrast between the calm, triumphant serenity which had shone in the look and tone of the Son of Man up to this point, and had reached its highest point in the prayer of John 17, and the anguish and distress that were now apparent. The change has, however, its manifold analogies in the experience of those who are nearest to their Master in sufferings and character. They, too, know how suddenly they may pass from confidence and joy as to a horror of great darkness. And in His sufferings we must remember there was an element absolutely unique. It was His to "tread the wine-press" alone (Isaiah 63:3). It was not only, as it might be with other martyrs, the natural shrinking of man's nature from pain and death, nor yet the pain of finding treachery and want of true devotion where there had been the promise of faithfulness. The intensity of His sympathy at that moment made the sufferings and sins of mankind His own, and the burden of those sins weighed upon His soul as greater than He could bear (Isaiah 53:4-6). . . . Verse 37. - Peter and the two sons of Zebedee. These three had been privileged to behold his transfiguration, and that glimpse of his glory strengthened them to bear the partial sight of their dear Lord's sufferings. Did his human heart crave for sympathy, and did he desire not to be utterly alone at this awful crisis? We may well suppose so, as he was true Man, with all man's feelings and sensibilities. Began to be sorrowful and very heavy (ἀδημονεῖν, to be sore dismayed). This word seems to be used of the dismay that comes with an unexpected calamity. St. Mark tells us that Christ was "sore amazed" (ἐκθαμβεῖσθαι). It is as though the prospect of what was coming suddenly opened to his vision and overwhelmed him. He now set before himself, i.e. his human consciousness, the sufferings which he had to undergo, with all that led to them, and all that would follow, and the burden was crushing.Parallel Commentaries ... Greek AndΚαὶ (Kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. He took with Him παραλαβὼν (paralabōn) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3880: From para and lambano; to receive near, i.e. Associate with oneself; by analogy, to assume an office; figuratively, to learn. Peter Πέτρον (Petron) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 4074: Peter, a Greek name meaning rock. Apparently a primary word; a rock; as a name, Petrus, an apostle. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. the τοὺς (tous) Article - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. two δύο (dyo) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 1417: Two. A primary numeral; 'two'. sons υἱοὺς (huious) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 5207: A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a 'son', used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship. of Zebedee Ζεβεδαίου (Zebedaiou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 2199: Zebedee, father of the apostles James and John. Of Hebrew origin; Zebedaeus, an Israelite. [and] began ἤρξατο (ērxato) Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 756: To begin. Middle voice of archo; to commence. to be sorrowful λυπεῖσθαι (lypeisthai) Verb - Present Infinitive Middle or Passive Strong's 3076: To pain, grieve, vex. From lupe; to distress; reflexively or passively, to be sad. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. deeply distressed. ἀδημονεῖν (adēmonein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active Strong's 85: To feel fear, lack courage, be distressed, troubled. From a derivative of adeo; to be in distress. Links Matthew 26:37 NIVMatthew 26:37 NLT Matthew 26:37 ESV Matthew 26:37 NASB Matthew 26:37 KJV Matthew 26:37 BibleApps.com Matthew 26:37 Biblia Paralela Matthew 26:37 Chinese Bible Matthew 26:37 French Bible Matthew 26:37 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: Matthew 26:37 He took with him Peter and (Matt. Mat Mt) |
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