Matthew 26:40 asv — And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them sleeping, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one…

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

— Matthew 26:40, American Standard Version

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Matthew 26 — Context

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?

41

Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.

42

Again a second time he went away, and prayed, saying, My Father, if this cannot pass away, except I drink it, thy will be done.

43

And he came again and found them sleeping, for their eyes were heavy.

Matthew 26:40 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 26:40 say?
Matthew 26:40 in the American Standard Version reads: “And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them sleeping, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour? ”
Where is Matthew 26:40 in the Bible?
Matthew 26:40 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 26, verse 40.
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 26:40.
What translation should I read Matthew 26:40 in?
Matthew 26:40 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 26:40?
Matthew 26:40 reads (ASV): “And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them sleeping, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour? ” 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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