Matthew 26:41

F. B. Hole's Old and New Testament Commentary - Matthew 26:1-99

Matthew 26 THIS CHAPTER BRINGS US back to the history of the last few days of the Lord’s life on earth. The opening verses give us a peep into the palace of the high priest, and we find it to be full of craft and counsels of murder. In verses Matthew 26.6-26.13 , we turn from this most atrocious wickedness in high places to behold an action of love and devotion in a humble home, where some of the godly remnant dwelt. From John 12.0 we gather that the woman was Mary of Bethany. She evidently... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Matthew 26:39-41

The first prayer: v. 39. And He went a little farther, 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. v. 40. And He cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with Me one hour? v. 41. Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation; the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. Leaving even His favorite disciples, though near... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Matthew 26:31-46

FOURTH SECTIONPROMISES TO THE DISCIPLES; AND CHRIST IN GETHSEMANE26:31–46(Mark 14:27-42; Luke 22:31-46; John 13:36 to John 18:1)31Then [in going out to the Mount of Olives] saith Jesus unto them, All ye shall [will] be offended because of me [at me] this night: for it is written, I will smite the Shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered abroad (Zechariah 13:7). 32But after I am risen again, I will go before you into Galilee. 33Peter answered and said unto him, Though all men... read more

Alexander MacLaren

Alexander MacLaren's Expositions of Holy Scripture - Matthew 26:36-46

Matthew GETHSEMANE, THE OIL-PRESS Mat_26:36 - Mat_26:46 . One shrinks from touching this incomparable picture of unexampled sorrow, for fear lest one’s finger-marks should stain it. There is no place here for picturesque description, which tries to mend the gospel stories by dressing them in to-day’s fashions, nor for theological systematisers and analysers of the sort that would ‘botanise upon their mother’s grave.’ We must put off our shoes, and feel that we stand on holy ground. Though... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Matthew 26:36-46

the Hour When the Flesh Was Weak Matthew 26:36-46 In human life there is a close connection between our hymns and our olive-presses. We pass from the supper to the garden, from the emblems to the reality. But not all can enter into the fellowship of our Lord’s unknown sufferings. Paul longed to do this that he might realize also the power of His resurrection, Philippians 3:10 . Our Lord longs for the sympathy which will keep awake for love of Him, though it may not understand all that is in... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Matthew 26:1-75

The Lord now reverted to the theme of His coming suffering, telling the disciples with great definiteness of the time-"after two days"; and of the event-"The Son of Man is delivered up to be crucified." Meanwhile the priests and elders were assembled in secret conclave, plotting how they might secure Him in order to silence His voice by putting Him to death. Whether the story of the alabaster cruse was in chronological order is of little moment. It is a revelation of perhaps the most wonderful... read more

James Nisbet

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 26:41

TO STAND WHEN FLESH IS WEAK‘The spirit … is willing.’ Matthew 26:41 Appreciate St. Peter’s willing and fervent spirit. In Christ’s presence brave; miscalculated powers for the conflict.To stand when flesh is weak, we must— I. Realise what we are.—Are we ‘willing’ ones on Christ’s side? Our position not that of enemies, or traitors, but are we wholly willing servants? II. Realise the conflict.—The lower nature, ‘flesh,’ not to be yielded to. Take the decided line. Watch; pray; fight; no... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 26:36-46

Agony In The Garden (26:36-46). Jesus and His disciples arrive in Gethsemane. We who know what to expect recognise that the crucial hour has come, but it is salutary to recognise that prior to His ordeal Jesus finds it necessary to pray. Aware of something of what lies ahead His prayer is agony as He seeks to ensure that what He is facing is really His Father’s will. As with His not knowing the time of His coming (Matthew 24:36) it is a sign of His true humanity that He has to verify the path... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 26:41

“Watch and pray, that you enter not into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.” Jesus, knowing how very important it is for them, tells them that they must not only ‘watch’ but must also ‘pray’. Testing lies ahead for them, testing of a supreme kind (see Luke 22:31-32), and He longs that they may be saved from it. Even in the midst of His own agony His heart reaches out to His disciples, and He is aware how great their need is to engage in prayer. His tenderness is... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 26:36-46

Matthew 26:36-1 Corinthians : . Gethsemane ( Mark 14:32-Luke : *, Luke 22:39-1 Corinthians :).— Mt. is in closest agreement with Mk., except that he gives the words of the second prayer and states definitely that Jesus prayed a third time. Matthew 26:45. A question (see Moffatt’ s tr.). read more

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