Matthew 26:38 web — Then he said to them, "My soul is exceedingly sorrowful, even to death. Stay here, and watch with me."

World English Bible

"Then he said to them, "My soul is exceedingly sorrowful, even to death. Stay here, and watch with me.""

— Matthew 26:38, World English Bible

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Matthew 26 — Context

35

Peter said to him, "Even if I must die with you, I will not deny you." All of the disciples also said likewise.

36

Then Jesus came with them to a place called Gethsemane, and said to his disciples, "Sit here, while I go there and pray."

37

He took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and severely troubled.

38

Then he said to them, "My soul is exceedingly sorrowful, even to death. Stay here, and watch with me."

39

He went forward a little, fell on his face, and prayed, saying, "My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass away from me; nevertheless, not what I desire, but what you desire."

40

He came to the disciples, and found them sleeping, and said to Peter, "What, couldn't you watch with me for one hour?

41

Watch and pray, that you don't enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak."

Matthew 26:38 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 26:38 say?
Matthew 26:38 in the World English Bible reads: “Then he said to them, "My soul is exceedingly sorrowful, even to death. Stay here, and watch with me."”
Where is Matthew 26:38 in the Bible?
Matthew 26:38 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 26, verse 38.
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 26:38.
What translation should I read Matthew 26:38 in?
Matthew 26:38 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 26:38?
Matthew 26:38 reads (WEB): “Then he said to them, "My soul is exceedingly sorrowful, even to death. Stay here, and watch with me."” 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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