Matthew 26:44 cpdv — And leaving them behind, again he went and prayed for the third time, saying the same words.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And leaving them behind, again he went and prayed for the third time, saying the same words. "

— Matthew 26:44, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Matthew 26 — Context

41

Be vigilant and pray, so that you may not enter into temptation. Indeed, the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.”

42

Again, a second time, he went and prayed, saying, “My Father, if this chalice cannot pass away, unless I drink it, let your will be done.”

43

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

44

And leaving them behind, again he went and prayed for the third time, saying the same words.

45

Then he approached his disciples and said to them: “Sleep now and rest. Behold, the hour has drawn near, and the Son of man will be delivered into the hands of sinners.

46

Rise up; let us go. Behold, he who will betray me draws near.”

47

While he was still speaking, behold, Judas, one of the twelve, arrived, and with him was a large crowd with swords and clubs, sent from the leaders of the priests and the elders of the people.

Matthew 26:44 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 26:44 say?
Matthew 26:44 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And leaving them behind, again he went and prayed for the third time, saying the same words. ”
Where is Matthew 26:44 in the Bible?
Matthew 26:44 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 26, verse 44.
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 26:44.
What translation should I read Matthew 26:44 in?
Matthew 26:44 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 26:44?
Matthew 26:44 reads (CPDV): “And leaving them behind, again he went and prayed for the third time, saying the same words. ” 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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