Matthew 26:41 akjv — Watch and pray, that you enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.

American King James Version

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

— Matthew 26:41, American King James Version

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Matthew 26 — Context

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?

41

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

42

He went away again the second time, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if this cup may not pass away from me, except I drink it, your will be done.

43

And he came and found them asleep again: for their eyes were heavy.

44

And he left them, and went away again, and prayed the third time, saying the same words.

Matthew 26:41 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Matthew 26:41 say?
Matthew 26:41 in the American King James Version reads: “Watch and pray, that you enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. ”
Where is Matthew 26:41 in the Bible?
Matthew 26:41 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 26, verse 41.
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 26:41.
What translation should I read Matthew 26:41 in?
Matthew 26:41 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 26:41?
Matthew 26:41 reads (AKJV): “Watch and pray, that you enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. ” 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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