Matthew 26:37 asv — And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and sore troubled.

American Standard Version

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

— Matthew 26:37, American Standard Version

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Matthew 26 — Context

34

Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, that this night, before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice.

35

Peter saith unto him, Even if I must die with thee, yet will I not deny thee. Likewise also said all the disciples.

36

Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith unto his disciples, Sit ye here, while I go yonder and pray.

37

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

38

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

39

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

40

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

Matthew 26:37 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 26:37 say?
Matthew 26:37 in the American Standard Version reads: “And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and sore troubled. ”
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 (ASV): “And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and sore troubled. ” 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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