Matthew 26:40 — Bible Verse (KJV)

“And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour?”

Matthew 26:40 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

Matthew 26:40 in 6 Bible Translations

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Matthew 26:40 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

“He came to the disciples and found them sleeping, and said to Peter, “What, couldn’t you watch with me for one hour?”

Matthew 26:40 — World English Bible

Matthew 26:40 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

“And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them sleeping, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour?”

Matthew 26:40 — American Standard Version

Matthew 26:40 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

“And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them sleeping, and he saith to Peter, `So! ye were not able one hour to watch with me!”

Matthew 26:40 — Young's Literal Translation

Matthew 26:40 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

“And he comes to the disciples and finds them sleeping, and says to Peter, Thus ye have not been able to watch one hour with me?”

Matthew 26:40 — Darby Translation

Matthew 26:40 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“After, hee came vnto the disciples, and founde them a sleepe, and sayde to Peter, What? coulde yee not watch with me one houre?”

Matthew 26:40 — Geneva Bible

Matthew 26:40 in Context — Matthew 26

38 Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch with me.

39 And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt.

40 And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour?

41 Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.

42 He went away again the second time, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if this cup may not pass away from me, except I drink it, thy will be done.

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What Does Matthew 26:40 Mean?

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