Matthew 26:39 — Bible Verse (KJV)

“And he went a little further, 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 thou wilt.”

Matthew 26:39 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

Matthew 26:39 in 6 Bible Translations

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Matthew 26:39 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

“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.””

Matthew 26:39 — World English Bible

Matthew 26:39 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

“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. ”

Matthew 26:39 — American Standard Version

Matthew 26:39 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

“And having gone forward a little, he fell on his face, praying, and saying, `My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as Thou.'”

Matthew 26:39 — Young's Literal Translation

Matthew 26:39 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

“And going forward a little he fell upon his face, praying and saying, My Father, if it be possible let this cup pass from me; but not as I will, but as thou [wilt]. ”

Matthew 26:39 — Darby Translation

Matthew 26:39 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“So hee went a litle further, and fell on his face, and praied, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup passe from me: neuerthelesse, not as I will, but as thou wilt.”

Matthew 26:39 — Geneva Bible

Matthew 26:39 in Context — Matthew 26

37 And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and very heavy.

38 Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch with me.

39 And he went a little further, 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 thou wilt.

40 And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, 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.

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What Does Matthew 26:39 Mean?

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