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Peter and the two sons of Zebedee along with him, and he began to be sorrowful and troubled. <a href="/nlt/matthew/26.htm">New Living Translation</a> He took Peter and Zebedee’s two sons, James and John, and he became anguished and distressed. <a href="/esv/matthew/26.htm">English Standard Version</a> And taking with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, he began to be sorrowful and troubled. <a href="/bsb/matthew/26.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> He took with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee and began to be sorrowful and deeply distressed. <a href="/blb/matthew/26.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And having taken with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, He began to be sorrowful and deeply distressed. <a href="/kjv/matthew/26.htm">King James Bible</a> And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and very heavy. <a href="/nkjv/matthew/26.htm">New King James Version</a> And He took with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and He began to be sorrowful and deeply distressed. <a href="/nasb_/matthew/26.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And He took Peter and the two sons of Zebedee with Him, and began to be grieved and distressed. <a href="/nasb/matthew/26.htm">NASB 1995</a> And He took with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be grieved and distressed. <a href="/nasb77/matthew/26.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And He took with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be grieved and distressed. <a href="/lsb/matthew/26.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And He took with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be grieved and distressed. <a href="/amp/matthew/26.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And taking with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee [James and John], He began to be grieved and greatly distressed. <a href="/csb/matthew/26.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Taking along Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, he began to be sorrowful and troubled. <a href="/hcsb/matthew/26.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Taking along Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, He began to be sorrowful and deeply distressed. <a href="/asv/matthew/26.htm">American Standard Version</a> And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and sore troubled. <a href="/cev/matthew/26.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Jesus took along Peter and the two brothers, James and John. He was very sad and troubled, <a href="/erv/matthew/26.htm">English Revised Version</a> And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and sore troubled. <a href="/gwt/matthew/26.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> He took Peter and Zebedee's two sons with him. He was beginning to feel deep anguish. <a href="/gnt/matthew/26.htm">Good News Translation</a> He took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee. Grief and anguish came over him, <a href="/isv/matthew/26.htm">International Standard Version</a> Taking Peter and the two sons of Zebedee with him, he began to be grieved and troubled. <a href="/msb/matthew/26.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> He took with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee and began to be sorrowful and deeply distressed. <a href="/net/matthew/26.htm">NET Bible</a> He took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and became anguished and distressed. <a href="/nheb/matthew/26.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> He took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and severely troubled. <a href="/wbt/matthew/26.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And he took with him Peter, and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and very heavy. <a href="/wey/matthew/26.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And He took with Him Peter and the two sons of Zabdi. Then He began to be full of anguish and distress, <a href="/web/matthew/26.htm">World English Bible</a> He took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and severely troubled. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/26.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And having taken Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, He began to be sorrowful, and to be very heavy; <a href="/blb/matthew/26.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And having taken with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, He began to be sorrowful and deeply distressed. <a href="/ylt/matthew/26.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And having taken Peter, and the two sons of Zebedee, he began to be sorrowful, and to be very heavy; <a href="/slt/matthew/26.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And having taken Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, he began to be grieved, and to be dejected.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/26.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And taking with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, he began to grow sorrowful and to be sad. <a href="/cpdv/matthew/26.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And taking with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, he began to be sorrowful and saddened. <a href="/nabre/matthew/26.htm">New American Bible</a> He took along Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to feel sorrow and distress. <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/26.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> He took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be grieved and agitated.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/26.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And he took Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and he began to be sorrowful and oppressed. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/26.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And he took Kaypha and the two sons of Zebedee, and he began to be saddened and to be disheartened.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/26.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be in deep distress and anguish of soul. <a href="/godbey/matthew/26.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And taking Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, He began to grieve and to be dejected. <a href="/haweis/matthew/26.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And taking Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, he began to be deeply sorrowful, and to be overwhelmed with dejection. <a href="/mace/matthew/26.htm">Mace New Testament</a> but he took with him Peter, and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be in a very great agony of grief. <a href="/wey/matthew/26.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And He took with Him Peter and the two sons of Zabdi. Then He began to be full of anguish and distress, <a href="/worrell/matthew/26.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And, taking with Him Peter, and the two sons of Zebedee, He began to be grieved and to be in distress. <a href="/worsley/matthew/26.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> and having taken with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, He began to be sorrowful and much distressed; <a href="/parallel/matthew/26-37.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=8163" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/matthew/26.htm">Jesus Prays at Gethsemane</a> 36At that time Jesus went with His disciples to a place called Gethsemane, and He told them, “Sit here while I go over there and pray.” 37<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3880.htm" title="3880: paralabōn (V-APA-NMS) -- From para and lambano; to receive near, i.e. Associate with oneself; by analogy, to assume an office; figuratively, to learn.">He took with Him</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4074.htm" title="4074: Petron (N-AMS) -- Peter, a Greek name meaning rock. Apparently a primary word; a rock; as a name, Petrus, an apostle.">Peter</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tous (Art-AMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/1417.htm" title="1417: dyo (Adj-AMP) -- Two. A primary numeral; two.">two</a> <a href="/greek/5207.htm" title="5207: huious (N-AMP) -- A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a son, used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship.">sons</a> <a href="/greek/2199.htm" title="2199: Zebedaiou (N-GMS) -- Zebedee, father of the apostles James and John. Of Hebrew origin; Zebedaeus, an Israelite.">of Zebedee</a> <a href="/greek/756.htm" title="756: ērxato (V-AIM-3S) -- To begin. Middle voice of archo; to commence.">and began</a> <a href="/greek/3076.htm" title="3076: lypeisthai (V-PNM/P) -- To pain, grieve, vex. From lupe; to distress; reflexively or passively, to be sad.">to be sorrowful</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/85.htm" title="85: adēmonein (V-PNA) -- To feel fear, lack courage, be distressed, troubled. From a derivative of adeo; to be in distress.">deeply distressed.</a> 38Then He said to them, “My soul is consumed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with Me.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/luke/22-44.htm">Luke 22:44</a> And in His anguish, He prayed more earnestly, and His sweat became like drops of blood falling to the ground. <a href="/mark/14-33.htm">Mark 14:33-34</a> He took with Him Peter, James, and John, and began to be deeply troubled and distressed. / Then He said to them, “My soul is consumed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch.” <a href="/hebrews/5-7.htm">Hebrews 5:7</a> During the days of Jesus’ earthly life, He offered up prayers and petitions with loud cries and tears to the One who could save Him from death, and He was heard because of His reverence. <a href="/isaiah/53-3.htm">Isaiah 53:3</a> He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Like one from whom men hide their faces, He was despised, and we esteemed Him not. <a href="/john/12-27.htm">John 12:27</a> Now My soul is troubled, and what shall I say? ‘Father, save Me from this hour’? No, it is for this purpose that I have come to this hour. <a href="/psalms/22-14.htm">Psalm 22:14</a> I am poured out like water, and all my bones are disjointed. My heart is like wax; it melts away within me. <a href="/john/11-33.htm">John 11:33-35</a> When Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who had come with her also weeping, He was deeply moved in spirit and troubled. / “Where have you put him?” He asked. “Come and see, Lord,” they answered. / Jesus wept. <a href="/psalms/69-20.htm">Psalm 69:20</a> Insults have broken my heart, and I am in despair. I looked for sympathy, but there was none, for comforters, but I found no one. <a href="/philippians/2-7.htm">Philippians 2:7-8</a> but emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in human likeness. / And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to death—even death on a cross. <a href="/isaiah/53-4.htm">Isaiah 53:4-5</a> Surely He took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows; yet we considered Him stricken, struck down by God, and afflicted. / But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed. <a href="/2_corinthians/5-21.htm">2 Corinthians 5:21</a> God made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God. <a href="/psalms/42-5.htm">Psalm 42:5-6</a> Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why the unease within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise Him for the salvation of His presence. / O my God, my soul despairs within me. Therefore I remember You from the land of Jordan and the peaks of Hermon—even from Mount Mizar. <a href="/hebrews/4-15.htm">Hebrews 4:15</a> For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who was tempted in every way that we are, yet was without sin. <a href="/psalms/88-3.htm">Psalm 88:3</a> For my soul is full of troubles, and my life draws near to Sheol. <a href="/romans/8-26.htm">Romans 8:26</a> In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know how we ought to pray, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groans too deep for words.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and very heavy.Peter.<a href="/matthew/4-18.htm">Matthew 4:18,21</a> And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers… <a href="/matthew/17-1.htm">Matthew 17:1</a> And after six days Jesus taketh Peter, James, and John his brother, and bringeth them up into an high mountain apart,<a href="/matthew/20-20.htm">Matthew 20:20</a> Then came to him the mother of Zebedee's children with her sons, worshipping him, and desiring a certain thing of him.sorrowful.<a href="/mark/14-33.htm">Mark 14:33,34</a> And he taketh with him Peter and James and John, and began to be sore amazed, and to be very heavy; … <a href="/luke/22-44.htm">Luke 22:44</a> And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground.<a href="/john/12-27.htm">John 12:27</a> Now is my soul troubled; and what shall I say? Father, save me from this hour: but for this cause came I unto this hour.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/zechariah/9-5.htm">Anguish</a> <a href="/matthew/26-22.htm">Deeply</a> <a href="/psalms/38-6.htm">Depressed</a> <a href="/matthew/24-29.htm">Distress</a> <a href="/matthew/18-31.htm">Distressed</a> <a href="/matthew/24-3.htm">Full</a> <a href="/matthew/26-22.htm">Grieved</a> <a href="/matthew/25-5.htm">Heavy</a> <a href="/matthew/26-35.htm">Peter</a> <a href="/matthew/26-22.htm">Sad</a> <a href="/matthew/21-44.htm">Severely</a> <a href="/matthew/21-15.htm">Sore</a> <a href="/matthew/26-22.htm">Sorrowful</a> <a href="/matthew/24-6.htm">Troubled</a> <a href="/matthew/20-20.htm">Zabdi</a> <a href="/matthew/20-20.htm">Zebedee</a> <a href="/matthew/20-20.htm">Zeb'edee</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/26-38.htm">Anguish</a> <a href="/matthew/26-38.htm">Deeply</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-6.htm">Depressed</a> <a href="/mark/13-19.htm">Distress</a> <a href="/mark/3-5.htm">Distressed</a> <a href="/matthew/27-48.htm">Full</a> <a href="/matthew/26-38.htm">Grieved</a> <a href="/matthew/26-43.htm">Heavy</a> <a href="/matthew/26-40.htm">Peter</a> <a href="/matthew/26-38.htm">Sad</a> <a href="/mark/9-26.htm">Severely</a> <a href="/mark/6-51.htm">Sore</a> <a href="/matthew/26-38.htm">Sorrowful</a> <a href="/mark/6-20.htm">Troubled</a> <a href="/matthew/27-56.htm">Zabdi</a> <a href="/matthew/27-56.htm">Zebedee</a> <a href="/matthew/27-56.htm">Zeb'edee</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 26</div>1. <a href="/matthew/26-1.htm">Jesus foretells his own death.</a> 3. <a href="/matthew/26-3.htm">The rulers conspire against him.</a> 6. <a href="/matthew/26-6.htm">The woman anoints his feet.</a> 14. <a href="/matthew/26-14.htm">Judas bargains to betray him.</a> 17. <a href="/matthew/26-17.htm">Jesus eats the Passover;</a> 26. <a href="/matthew/26-26.htm">institutes his holy supper;</a> 30. <a href="/matthew/26-30.htm">foretells the desertion of his disciples, and Peter's denial;</a> 36. <a href="/matthew/26-36.htm">prays in the garden;</a> 47. <a href="/matthew/26-47.htm">and being betrayed by a kiss,</a> 57. <a href="/matthew/26-57.htm">is carried to Caiaphas,</a> 69. <a href="/matthew/26-69.htm">and denied by Peter.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <script type="text/javascript"> </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading"><a href="/study/matthew/26.htm">Berean Study Bible</a></div>He took with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee In this phrase, we see Jesus choosing to bring along three of His closest disciples: Peter, James, and John (the sons of Zebedee). This selection is significant, as these three were often present during pivotal moments in Jesus' ministry, such as the Transfiguration (<a href="/matthew/17.htm">Matthew 17:1-9</a>). The Greek word for "took" (παραλαμβάνω, paralambanō) implies a deliberate action, indicating that Jesus intentionally chose these disciples for this intimate moment. This choice underscores the importance of fellowship and support in times of trial, as Jesus sought the companionship of those He trusted most.and began to be sorrowful and deeply distressed The phrase "began to be sorrowful" uses the Greek word "λυπέω" (lypeō), which conveys a profound sense of grief or sadness. This highlights the humanity of Jesus, who, despite His divine nature, experienced genuine human emotions. The term "deeply distressed" (ἀδημονέω, adēmoneō) further intensifies this emotional state, suggesting an overwhelming sense of anguish. This moment in the Garden of Gethsemane reveals the weight of the impending crucifixion and the burden of bearing the sins of the world. It serves as a powerful reminder of Jesus' willingness to endure suffering for the sake of humanity, fulfilling the prophecies of the suffering servant found in <a href="/isaiah/53.htm">Isaiah 53</a>.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/26.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(37) He took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee.--The favoured three, as before at the Transfiguration, and in the death-chamber in the house of Jairus (<a href="/matthew/17-1.htm" title="And after six days Jesus takes Peter, James, and John his brother, and brings them up into an high mountain apart,">Matthew 17:1</a>; <a href="/mark/5-37.htm" title="And he suffered no man to follow him, save Peter, and James, and John the brother of James.">Mark 5:37</a>), were chosen out of the chosen. Their professions of devotion justified, as it were, the belief that they, at least, could "watch and pray" with Him. The nearness and sympathy of friends were precious even when personal solitude was felt to be a necessity.And began to be sorrowful and very heavy.--The Greek word for the latter verb occurs only here, in the parallel passage of <a href="/mark/14-33.htm" title="And he takes with him Peter and James and John, and began to be sore amazed, and to be very heavy;">Mark 14:33</a>, and <a href="/philippians/2-26.htm" title="For he longed after you all, and was full of heaviness, because that you had heard that he had been sick.">Philippians 2:26</a>, where it is translated "full of heaviness." Its primary meaning is thought by some philologists to have been that of "satiety," hence, "loathing" and "ill at ease." Others, however, find its root-thought in being "far from home," and so weary and perplexed. There is, it is obvious, a mysterious contrast between the calm, triumphant serenity which had shone in the look and tone of the Son of Man up to this point, and had reached its highest point in the prayer of John 17, and the anguish and distress that were now apparent. The change has, however, its manifold analogies in the experience of those who are nearest to their Master in sufferings and character. They, too, know how suddenly they may pass from confidence and joy as to a horror of great darkness. And in His sufferings we must remember there was an element absolutely unique. It was His to "tread the wine-press" alone (<a href="/isaiah/63-3.htm" title="I have trodden the wine press alone; and of the people there was none with me: for I will tread them in my anger, and trample them in my fury; and their blood shall be sprinkled on my garments, and I will stain all my raiment.">Isaiah 63:3</a>). It was not only, as it might be with other martyrs, the natural shrinking of man's nature from pain and death, nor yet the pain of finding treachery and want of true devotion where there had been the promise of faithfulness. The intensity of His sympathy at that moment made the sufferings and sins of mankind His own, and the burden of those sins weighed upon His soul as greater than He could bear (<a href="/context/isaiah/53-4.htm" title="Surely he has borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted.">Isaiah 53:4-6</a>). . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/26.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 37. - Peter and the two sons of Zebedee. These three had been privileged to behold his transfiguration, and that glimpse of his glory strengthened them to bear the partial sight of their dear Lord's sufferings. Did his human heart crave for sympathy, and did he desire not to be utterly alone at this awful crisis? We may well suppose so, as he was true Man, with all man's feelings and sensibilities. Began to be sorrowful and very heavy (ἀδημονεῖν, to be sore dismayed). This word seems to be used of the dismay that comes with an unexpected calamity. St. Mark tells us that Christ was "sore amazed" (ἐκθαμβεῖσθαι). It is as though the prospect of what was coming suddenly opened to his vision and overwhelmed him. He now set before himself, i.e. his human consciousness, the sufferings which he had to undergo, with all that led to them, and all that would follow, and the burden was crushing. <a href="/commentaries/matthew/26-37.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>And Καὶ (Kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. He took with Him παραλαβὼν (paralabōn) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3880.htm">Strong's 3880: </a> From para and lambano; to receive near, i.e. Associate with oneself; by analogy, to assume an office; figuratively, to learn. Peter Πέτρον (Petron) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4074.htm">Strong's 4074: </a> Peter, a Greek name meaning rock. Apparently a primary word; a rock; as a name, Petrus, an apostle. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. the τοὺς (tous) Article - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. two δύο (dyo) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1417.htm">Strong's 1417: </a> Two. A primary numeral; 'two'. sons υἱοὺς (huious) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5207.htm">Strong's 5207: </a> A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a 'son', used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship. of Zebedee Ζεβεδαίου (Zebedaiou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2199.htm">Strong's 2199: </a> Zebedee, father of the apostles James and John. Of Hebrew origin; Zebedaeus, an Israelite. [and] began ἤρξατο (ērxato) Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_756.htm">Strong's 756: </a> To begin. Middle voice of archo; to commence. to be sorrowful λυπεῖσθαι (lypeisthai) Verb - Present Infinitive Middle or Passive <a href="/greek/strongs_3076.htm">Strong's 3076: </a> To pain, grieve, vex. From lupe; to distress; reflexively or passively, to be sad. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. deeply distressed. ἀδημονεῖν (adēmonein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_85.htm">Strong's 85: </a> To feel fear, lack courage, be distressed, troubled. 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