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Matthew 26:39

Matthew 26:39
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.

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And he cometh unto the disciples,.... The three he took with him, Peter, James, and John, after he had finished his prayer,

and findeth them asleep: many things might contribute to, and bring this…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Matthew 26:36-45

Jesus’ agony in Gethsemane - This account is also recorded in Mar 14:32-42; Luk 22:39-46; Joh 18:1. Mat 26:36 Then cometh ... - After the institution of the Lord’s Supper, in the early part of the…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

went a little further The paschal full moon would make deep shadow for the retirement of Jesus.

O my Father St Mark has the Aramaic Abbaas well as the Greek word for Father.

this cup See note, ch. Mat…