Matthew 26:37 net — He took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and became anguished and distressed.

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"He took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and became anguished and distressed."

— Matthew 26:37, NET Bible

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Matthew 26 — Context

34

Jesus said to him,“I tell you the truth, on this night, before the rooster crows, you will deny me three times.”

35

Peter said to him,“Even if I must die with you, I will never deny you.” And all the disciples said the same thing.

36

Gethsemane Then Jesus went with them to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to the disciples,“Sit here while I go over there and pray.”

37

He took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and became anguished and distressed.

38

Then he said to them,“My soul is deeply grieved, even to the point of death. Remain here and stay awake with me.”

39

Going a little farther, he threw himself down with his face to the ground and prayed,“My Father, if possible, let this cup pass from me! Yet not what I will, but what you will.”

40

Then he came to the disciples and found them sleeping. He said to Peter,“So, couldn’t you stay awake with me for one hour?

Matthew 26:37 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 26:37 say?
Matthew 26:37 in the NET Bible reads: “He took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and became anguished and distressed.”
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 (NET): “He took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and became anguished and distressed.” 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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