Matthew 26:37 akjv — And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and very heavy.

American King James Version

"And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and very heavy. "

— Matthew 26:37, American King James Version

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Matthew 26 — Context

34

Jesus said to him, Truly I say to you, That this night, before the cock crow, you shall deny me thrice.

35

Peter said to him, Though I should die with you, yet will I not deny you. Likewise also said all the disciples. ¶

36

Then comes Jesus with them to a place called Gethsemane, and says to the disciples, Sit you here, while I go and pray yonder.

37

And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and very heavy.

38

Then says he to them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even to death: tarry you here, and watch with me.

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 you will.

40

And he comes to the disciples, and finds them asleep, and says to Peter, What, could you not watch with me one hour?

Matthew 26:37 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 26:37 say?
Matthew 26:37 in the American King James Version reads: “And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and very heavy. ”
Where is Matthew 26:37 in the Bible?
Matthew 26:37 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 26, verse 37.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 26:37.
What translation should I read Matthew 26:37 in?
Matthew 26:37 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Matthew 26:37?
Matthew 26:37 reads (AKJV): “And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and very heavy. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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