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, that you do not enter into temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the flesh weak." King James Bible Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, 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 do not come into temptation; the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.” NASB 1995 “Keep watching and praying that you may not enter into temptation; the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.” NASB 1977 “Keep watching and praying, that you may not enter into temptation; the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.” Legacy Standard Bible Keep watching and praying that you may not enter into temptation; the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.” Amplified Bible Keep actively watching and praying that you may 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 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 do not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak." Webster's Bible Translation Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. Weymouth New Testament Keep awake, and pray that you may not enter into temptation: the spirit is right willing, but the body is frail." World English Bible Watch and pray, that you don’t 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, that you do not enter into temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the flesh weak." Young's Literal Translation watch, and pray, that ye may not enter into temptation: the spirit indeed is forward, but the flesh weak.' Smith's Literal Translation Watch and pray, lest ye come into temptation: truly the spirit of a ready will, and the flesh weak. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWatch ye, and pray that ye enter not into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh weak. Catholic Public Domain Version Be vigilant and pray, so that you may not enter into temptation. Indeed, the spirit 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 Stay 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 ready, but the body is weak. Aramaic Bible in Plain English “Watch and pray lest you enter into temptation. The Spirit is ready, but the body is weak.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentWatch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit is, willing, but the flesh is weak. Godbey New Testament Haweis New Testament Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh weak. Mace New Testament watch and pray that ye may not sink under the trial: the mind indeed is vigorous, but the flesh is weak. Weymouth New Testament Keep awake, and pray that you may not enter 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…40Then Jesus returned to the disciples and found them sleeping. “Were you not able to keep watch with Me for one hour?” He asked Peter. 41“Watch and pray so that you will not enter into temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak.” 42A second time He went away and prayed, “My Father, if this cup cannot pass unless I drink it, may Your will be done.”… Cross References Mark 14:38 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.” 1 Peter 5:8 Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. 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. 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. 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. 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. James 1:14-15 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. Colossians 4:2 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful, Proverbs 4:23 Guard your heart with all diligence, for from it flow springs of life. Psalm 119:133 Order my steps in Your word; let no sin rule over me. Isaiah 40:29-31 He gives power to the faint and increases the strength of the weak. / Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall. / But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint. Proverbs 16:32 He who is slow to anger is better than a warrior, and he who controls his temper is greater than one who captures a city. 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. Treasury of Scripture Watch and pray, that you enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. 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. Mark 13:33-37 Take ye heed, watch and pray: for ye know not when the time is… enter. Matthew 6:13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen. Proverbs 4:14,15 Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil men… Luke 8:13 They on the rock are they, which, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, which for a while believe, and in time of temptation fall away. the spirit. Psalm 119:4,5,24,25,32,35-37,115,117,1 Thou hast commanded us to keep thy precepts diligently… Isaiah 26:8,9 Yea, in the way of thy judgments, O LORD, have we waited for thee; the desire of our soul is to thy name, and to the remembrance of thee… 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… Jump to Previous Awake Body Enter Fall Flesh Forward Frail Indeed Prayer Praying Ready Right Spirit Temptation Test Watch Watching Weak WillingJump to Next Awake Body Enter Fall Flesh Forward Frail Indeed Prayer Praying Ready Right Spirit Temptation Test Watch Watching Weak WillingMatthew 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. Watch The Greek word for "watch" is "γρηγορέω" (grēgoreō), which means to be vigilant or to stay awake. In the context of this verse, Jesus is urging His disciples to remain spiritually alert. Historically, this call to vigilance is set in the Garden of Gethsemane, a place of pressing and crushing, symbolizing the intense spiritual battle that Jesus was about to face. 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 εἰσέλθητε (eiselthēte) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 1525: To go in, come in, enter. From eis and erchomai; to enter. 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. Links Matthew 26:41 NIVMatthew 26:41 NLT Matthew 26:41 ESV Matthew 26:41 NASB Matthew 26:41 KJV Matthew 26:41 BibleApps.com Matthew 26:41 Biblia Paralela Matthew 26:41 Chinese Bible Matthew 26:41 French Bible Matthew 26:41 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: Matthew 26:41 Watch and pray that you don't enter (Matt. Mat Mt) |
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