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Yet not as I will, but as you will.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/matthew/26.htm">New Living Translation</a> He went on a little farther and bowed with his face to the ground, praying, “My Father! If it is possible, let this cup of suffering be taken away from me. Yet I want your will to be done, not mine.” <a href="/esv/matthew/26.htm">English Standard Version</a> And going a little farther he fell on his face and prayed, saying, “My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as you will.” <a href="/bsb/matthew/26.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Going a little farther, He fell facedown and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me. Yet not as I will, but as You will.” <a href="/blb/matthew/26.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And having gone forward a little, He fell upon His face, praying, and saying, "My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me. Nevertheless not as I will, but as You." <a href="/kjv/matthew/26.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/matthew/26.htm">New King James Version</a> He went a little farther and fell on His face, and prayed, saying, “O My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as You will.” <a href="/nasb_/matthew/26.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And He went a little beyond them, and fell on His face and prayed, saying, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; yet not as I will, but as You will.” <a href="/nasb/matthew/26.htm">NASB 1995</a> And He went a little beyond them, and fell on His face and prayed, saying, &#8220My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; yet not as I will, but as You will.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/matthew/26.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And He went a little beyond them, and fell on His face and prayed, saying, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; yet not as I will, but as Thou wilt.” <a href="/lsb/matthew/26.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And He went a little beyond them, and fell on His face and prayed, saying, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; yet not as I will, but as You will.” <a href="/amp/matthew/26.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And after going a little farther, He fell face down and prayed, saying, “My Father, if it is possible [that is, consistent with Your will], let this cup pass from Me; yet not as I will, but as You will.” <a href="/csb/matthew/26.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Going a little farther, he fell facedown and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will.” <a href="/hcsb/matthew/26.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Going a little farther, He fell facedown and prayed, &#8220My Father! If it is possible, let this cup pass from Me. Yet not as I will, but as You will.&#8221 <a href="/asv/matthew/26.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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. <a href="/cev/matthew/26.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Jesus walked on a little way. Then he knelt with his face to the ground and prayed, "My Father, if it is possible, don't make me suffer by drinking from this cup. But do what you want, and not what I want." <a href="/erv/matthew/26.htm">English Revised Version</a> And he went forward a little, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass away from me: nevertheless, not as I will, but as thou wilt. <a href="/gwt/matthew/26.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> After walking a little farther, he quickly bowed with his face to the ground and prayed, "Father, if it's possible, let this cup [of suffering] be taken away from me. But let your will be done rather than mine." <a href="/gnt/matthew/26.htm">Good News Translation</a> He went a little farther on, threw himself face downward on the ground, and prayed, "My Father, if it is possible, take this cup of suffering from me! Yet not what I want, but what you want." <a href="/isv/matthew/26.htm">International Standard Version</a> Going on a little farther, he fell on his face and prayed, "O my Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me. Yet not what I want but what you want." <a href="/msb/matthew/26.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Going a little farther, He fell facedown and prayed, ?My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me. Yet not as I will, but as You will.? <a href="/net/matthew/26.htm">NET Bible</a> Going a little farther, he threw himself down with his face to the ground and prayed, "My Father, if possible, let this cup pass from me! Yet not what I will, but what you will." <a href="/nheb/matthew/26.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> 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." <a href="/wbt/matthew/26.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless, not as I will, but as thou wilt. <a href="/wey/matthew/26.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Going forward a short distance He fell on His face and prayed. "My Father," He said, "if it is possible, let this cup pass away from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as Thou willest." <a href="/web/matthew/26.htm">World English Bible</a> 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.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/26.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> 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 You.” <a href="/blb/matthew/26.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And having gone forward a little, He fell upon His face, praying, and saying, "My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me. Nevertheless not as I will, but as You." <a href="/ylt/matthew/26.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 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.' <a href="/slt/matthew/26.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And having gone forward a little, he fell upon his face, praying, and saying, My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass away from me: but not as I will, but as thou.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/26.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And going a little further, he fell upon his face, praying, and saying: My Father, if it be possible, let this chalice pass from me. Nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt. <a href="/cpdv/matthew/26.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And continuing on a little further, he fell prostrate on his face, praying and saying: “My Father, if it is possible, let this chalice pass away from me. Yet truly, let it not be as I will, but as you will.” <a href="/nabre/matthew/26.htm">New American Bible</a> He advanced a little and fell prostrate in prayer, saying, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me; yet, not as I will, but as you will.” <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/26.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> And going a little farther, he threw himself on the ground and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me; yet not what I want but what you want.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/26.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> 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; but let it be, not as I will, but as you. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/26.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And he withdrew a little and he fell upon his face and he prayed and he said, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass by me, however not as I will, but as you will.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/26.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And he went forward a little, and fell on his face in prayer, saying: My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me; yet not as I will, but as thou willest. <a href="/godbey/matthew/26.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And having gone forward a little, He fell on His face, praying, and saying, <FR>My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me: moreover not as I will, but as thou wilt.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/matthew/26.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And going a little farther, 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 wilt. <a href="/mace/matthew/26.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Then advancing a little further, he fell prostrate in prayer, and said, "O my father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not mine, but thy will be done." <a href="/wey/matthew/26.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Going forward a short distance He fell on His face and prayed. "My Father," He said, "if it is possible, let this cup pass away from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as Thou willest." <a href="/worrell/matthew/26.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And, going forward a little, He fell on His face, praying, and saying, <FR>"My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass away from Me: nevertheless not as I will, but as Thou wilt."<Fr> <a href="/worsley/matthew/26.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And going a little farther, He prostrated himself, and prayed, saying, <FR>O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as thou <Fr>wilt. <a href="/parallel/matthew/26-39.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=8181" 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> …38Then He said to them, “My soul is consumed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with Me.” 39<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/4281.htm" title="4281: proelthōn (V-APA-NMS) -- To go forward, go on, advance; I go before, precede. From pro and erchomai; to go onward, precede.">Going</a> <a href="/greek/3398.htm" title="3398: mikron (Adj-ANS) -- Little, small. Including the comparative mikroteros apparently a primary word; small (figuratively) dignity).">a little farther,</a> <a href="/greek/4098.htm" title="4098: epesen (V-AIA-3S) -- A reduplicated and contracted form of peto; probably akin to petomai through the idea of alighting; to fall.">He fell</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: epi (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. "></a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/4383.htm" title="4383: prosōpon (N-ANS) -- From pros and ops; the front, i.e. The countenance, aspect, appearance, surface; by implication, presence, person.">facedown</a> <a href="/greek/4336.htm" title="4336: proseuchomenos (V-PPM/P-NMS) -- To pray, pray for, offer prayer. From pros and euchomai; to pray to God, i.e. Supplicate, worship.">and prayed,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. "></a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: mou (PPro-G1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">“My</a> <a href="/greek/3962.htm" title="3962: Pater (N-VMS) -- Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. Apparently a primary word; a father.">Father,</a> <a href="/greek/1487.htm" title="1487: ei (Conj) -- If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc.">if</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">it is</a> <a href="/greek/1415.htm" title="1415: dynaton (Adj-NNS) -- (a) of persons: powerful, able, (b) of things: possible. From dunamai; powerful or capable; neuter possible.">possible,</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: touto (DPro-NNS) -- This; he, she, it. ">let this</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-NNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4221.htm" title="4221: potērion (N-NNS) -- A drinking cup, the contents of the cup; fig: the portion which God allots. ">cup</a> <a href="/greek/3928.htm" title="3928: parelthatō (V-AMA-3S) -- From para and erchomai; to come near or aside, i.e. To approach, go by, perish or neglect, avert.">pass</a> <a href="/greek/575.htm" title="575: ap’ (Prep) -- From, away from. A primary particle; off, i.e. Away, in various senses.">from</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: emou (PPro-G1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">Me.</a> <a href="/greek/4133.htm" title="4133: plēn (Conj) -- However, nevertheless, but, except that, yet. From pleion; moreover, i.e. Albeit, save that, rather, yet.">Yet</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ouch (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.">not</a> <a href="/greek/5613.htm" title="5613: hōs (Adv) -- Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.">as</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: egō (PPro-N1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">I</a> <a href="/greek/2309.htm" title="2309: thelō (V-PIA-1S) -- To will, wish, desire, be willing, intend, design. ">will,</a> <a href="/greek/235.htm" title="235: all’ (Conj) -- But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.">but</a> <a href="/greek/5613.htm" title="5613: hōs (Adv) -- Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.">as</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: sy (PPro-N2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">You will.” </a> 40Then Jesus returned to the disciples and found them sleeping. “Were you not able to keep watch with Me for one hour?” He asked Peter.…<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/22-42.htm">Luke 22:42</a> “Father, if You are willing, take this cup from Me. Yet not My will, but Yours be done.” <a href="/mark/14-36.htm">Mark 14:36</a> “Abba, Father,” He said, “all things are possible for You. Take this cup from Me. Yet not what I will, but what You will.” <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="/john/18-11.htm">John 18:11</a> “Put your sword back in its sheath!” Jesus said to Peter. “Shall I not drink the cup the Father has given Me?” <a href="/philippians/2-8.htm">Philippians 2:8</a> And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to death—even death on a cross. <a href="/isaiah/53-10.htm">Isaiah 53:10</a> Yet it was the LORD’s will to crush Him and to cause Him to suffer; and when His soul is made a guilt offering, He will see His offspring, He will prolong His days, and the good pleasure of the LORD will prosper in His hand. <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="/romans/8-15.htm">Romans 8:15</a> For you did not receive a spirit of slavery that returns you to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption to sonship, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!” <a href="/galatians/4-6.htm">Galatians 4:6</a> And because you are sons, God sent the Spirit of His Son into our hearts, crying out, “Abba, Father!” <a href="/psalms/40-6.htm">Psalm 40:6-8</a> Sacrifice and offering You did not desire, but my ears You have opened. Burnt offerings and sin offerings You did not require. / Then I said, “Here I am, I have come—it is written about me in the scroll: / I delight to do Your will, O my God; Your law is within my heart.” <a href="/john/6-38.htm">John 6:38</a> For I have come down from heaven, not to do My own will, but to do the will of Him who sent Me. <a href="/hebrews/10-7.htm">Hebrews 10:7</a> Then I said, ‘Here I am, it is written about Me in the scroll: I have come to do Your will, O God.’” <a href="/psalms/143-10.htm">Psalm 143:10</a> Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God. May Your good Spirit lead me on level ground. <a href="/isaiah/50-5.htm">Isaiah 50:5</a> The Lord GOD has opened My ears, and I have not been rebellious, nor have I turned back. <a href="/2_corinthians/12-8.htm">2 Corinthians 12:8-9</a> Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. / But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>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.and fell.<a href="/genesis/17-3.htm">Genesis 17:3</a> And Abram fell on his face: and God talked with him, saying,<a href="/numbers/14-5.htm">Numbers 14:5</a> Then Moses and Aaron fell on their faces before all the assembly of the congregation of the children of Israel.<a href="/numbers/16-22.htm">Numbers 16:22</a> And they fell upon their faces, and said, O God, the God of the spirits of all flesh, shall one man sin, and wilt thou be wroth with all the congregation?and prayed.<a href="/mark/14-35.htm">Mark 14:35,36</a> And he went forward a little, and fell on the ground, and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass from him… <a href="/luke/22-41.htm">Luke 22:41,42</a> And he was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and kneeled down, and prayed, … <a href="/hebrews/5-7.htm">Hebrews 5:7</a> Who in the days of his flesh, when he had offered up prayers and supplications with strong crying and tears unto him that was able to save him from death, and was heard in that he feared;O my Father.<a href="/matthew/26-42.htm">Matthew 26:42</a> 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, thy will be done.<a href="/john/11-41.htm">John 11:41</a> Then they took away the stone from the place where the dead was laid. And Jesus lifted up his eyes, and said, Father, I thank thee that thou hast heard me.<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.if.<a href="/matthew/24-24.htm">Matthew 24:24</a> For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.<a href="/mark/13-22.htm">Mark 13:22</a> For false Christs and false prophets shall rise, and shall shew signs and wonders, to seduce, if it were possible, even the elect.let.<a href="/matthew/20-22.htm">Matthew 20:22</a> But Jesus answered and said, Ye know not what ye ask. Are ye able to drink of the cup that I shall drink of, and to be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with? They say unto him, We are able.<a href="/john/18-11.htm">John 18:11</a> Then said Jesus unto Peter, Put up thy sword into the sheath: the cup which my Father hath given me, shall I not drink it?not.<a href="/2_samuel/15-26.htm">2 Samuel 15:26</a> But if he thus say, I have no delight in thee; behold, here am I, let him do to me as seemeth good unto him.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/26-27.htm">Cup</a> <a href="/matthew/23-25.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/matthew/14-24.htm">Distance</a> <a href="/matthew/18-29.htm">Face</a> <a href="/matthew/21-44.htm">Falling</a> <a href="/amos/5-27.htm">Farther</a> <a href="/matthew/25-5.htm">Fell</a> <a href="/matthew/25-24.htm">Forward</a> <a href="/matthew/4-20.htm">Further</a> <a href="/matthew/25-25.htm">Ground</a> <a href="/matthew/25-23.htm">Little</a> <a href="/matthew/14-9.htm">Nevertheless</a> <a href="/matthew/24-49.htm">Pleasure</a> <a href="/matthew/24-24.htm">Possible</a> <a href="/jonah/4-2.htm">Prayed</a> <a href="/matthew/24-20.htm">Prayer</a> <a href="/matthew/24-22.htm">Short</a> <a href="/matthew/26-34.htm">Wilt</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/26-42.htm">Cup</a> <a href="/matthew/26-42.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/matthew/26-58.htm">Distance</a> <a href="/matthew/26-67.htm">Face</a> <a href="/mark/1-40.htm">Falling</a> <a href="/mark/1-19.htm">Farther</a> <a href="/matthew/27-45.htm">Fell</a> <a href="/matthew/26-41.htm">Forward</a> <a href="/matthew/26-65.htm">Further</a> <a href="/matthew/27-8.htm">Ground</a> <a href="/matthew/26-73.htm">Little</a> <a href="/matthew/26-64.htm">Nevertheless</a> <a href="/matthew/26-42.htm">Pleasure</a> <a href="/matthew/26-42.htm">Possible</a> <a href="/matthew/26-42.htm">Prayed</a> <a href="/matthew/26-41.htm">Prayer</a> <a href="/matthew/26-73.htm">Short</a> <a href="/matthew/26-75.htm">Wilt</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> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/26.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/matthew/26.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Going a little farther This phrase indicates Jesus' physical movement away from His disciples in the Garden of Gethsemane. The garden, located on the Mount of Olives, was a place Jesus often visited for prayer and reflection. This act of moving away signifies His desire for solitude in prayer, highlighting the gravity of the moment. It also reflects the separation He would soon experience from His disciples and ultimately from God the Father on the cross.He fell facedown and prayed Falling facedown is a posture of deep humility and submission, often seen in biblical accounts when individuals encounter the divine or are in intense supplication. This act underscores the weight of the moment and Jesus' earnestness in prayer. It reflects the cultural practice of showing utmost reverence and desperation in prayer, as seen in other biblical figures like Moses and Daniel.My Father Jesus' use of "My Father" emphasizes His intimate relationship with God. This address is personal and reflects the unique Sonship of Jesus, distinguishing His relationship with God from that of others. It also fulfills the prophetic understanding of the Messiah as the Son of God, as seen in <a href="/psalms/2-7.htm">Psalm 2:7</a> and <a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6</a>.if it is possible This phrase indicates Jesus' acknowledgment of God's sovereignty and the possibility of an alternative to the impending suffering. It reflects His human nature, expressing a desire to avoid the agony of the cross if there is another way. This aligns with the biblical theme of seeking God's will above personal desires, as seen in <a href="/proverbs/3-5.htm">Proverbs 3:5-6</a>.let this cup pass from Me The "cup" is a metaphor for the suffering and wrath Jesus is about to endure. In the Old Testament, the cup often symbolizes God's judgment (e.g., <a href="/psalms/75-8.htm">Psalm 75:8</a>, <a href="/isaiah/51-17.htm">Isaiah 51:17</a>). Jesus' request to let the cup pass signifies His awareness of the impending physical and spiritual suffering, including bearing the sins of humanity.Yet not as I will, but as You will This statement is the ultimate expression of submission to God's will, highlighting Jesus' obedience and surrender. It reflects the core of His mission, as prophesied in <a href="/isaiah/53-10.htm">Isaiah 53:10</a>, where the suffering servant submits to God's plan. This phrase also serves as a model for believers in seeking God's will above their own desires, as echoed in the Lord's Prayer (<a href="/matthew/6-10.htm">Matthew 6:10</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The central figure in this passage, demonstrating His humanity and submission to the Father's will. 2. <a href="/topical/g/gethsemane.htm">Gethsemane</a> The garden where Jesus prayed, located on the Mount of Olives, a place of deep spiritual significance and struggle. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_cup.htm">The Cup</a> Symbolic of the suffering and wrath that Jesus was about to endure on behalf of humanity. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_father.htm">The Father</a> God the Father, to whom Jesus prays, showing the intimate relationship and submission between the Son and the Father. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_disciples.htm">The Disciples</a> Although not directly mentioned in this verse, they were nearby, highlighting the contrast between Jesus' vigilance and their sleepiness.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/s/submission_to_god's_will.htm">Submission to God's Will</a> Jesus models perfect submission, teaching us to prioritize God's will over our own desires. <a href="/topical/p/prayer_in_times_of_distress.htm">Prayer in Times of Distress</a> Jesus' prayer in Gethsemane encourages believers to seek God earnestly in times of trial and uncertainty. <a href="/topical/t/the_cost_of_obedience.htm">The Cost of Obedience</a> Understanding the "cup" helps us appreciate the depth of Jesus' sacrifice and the cost of true obedience. <a href="/topical/i/intimacy_with_the_father.htm">Intimacy with the Father</a> Jesus' use of "My Father" highlights the personal relationship we are invited to have with God through Christ. <a href="/topical/s/strength_in_weakness.htm">Strength in Weakness</a> Jesus' humanity is evident in His plea, reminding us that acknowledging our weakness can lead to divine strength.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_26.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 26</a> <a href="/q/why_was_jesus_never_married.htm">Why was Jesus never married?</a> <a href="/q/can_this_cup_pass_from_me.htm">Can this cup pass from me?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'not_my_will'_mean.htm">What does "Not my will, but yours be done" mean?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_modalistic_monarchianism.htm">What is Modalistic Monarchianism?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/26.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(39) He went a little farther.--St. Luke adds (<a href="/luke/22-41.htm" title="And he was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and kneeled down, and prayed,">Luke 22:41</a>) "about a stone's cast." The eight were left, we may believe, near the entrance of the garden; the three, "apart by themselves," further on; the Master, still further, by Himself. The three heard the words that came from His lips as with a half-consciousness which revived afterwards in memory, but they were then numbed and stupefied with weariness and sorrow. It was now near the dawning of the day, and their eyes had not closed in sleep for four-and-twenty hours.If it be possible, let this cup pass from me.--We shrink instinctively from analysing or commenting on the utterances of that hour of agony. But, happily, words are given us where our own words fail. Thus it was, we are told, that "He learned obedience by the things that He suffered" (<a href="/hebrews/5-8.htm" title="Though he were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered;">Hebrews 5:8</a>). He had spoken before to the very disciples who were now near Him of the "cup" which His Father had given Him to drink (<a href="/matthew/20-23.htm" title="And he said to them, You shall drink indeed of my cup, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with: but to sit on my right hand, and on my left, is not my to give, but it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared of my Father.">Matthew 20:23</a>). Now the "cup" is brought to His lips, and His human will at once shrinks from it and accepts it. The prayer which He had taught His disciples to use, "Lead us not into temptation," is now His prayer, but it is subordinated to that other prayer, which is higher even than it, "Thy will be done." In the prayer "If it be possible" we recognise, as in <a href="/mark/13-32.htm" title="But of that day and that hour knows no man, no, not the angels which are in heaven, neither the Son, but the Father.">Mark 13:32</a>, the natural, necessary limits of our Lord's humanity In one sense "with God all things are possible," but even the Divine Omnipotence works through self-imposed laws, in the spiritual as in the natural world, and there also ends cannot be obtained except through their appointed and therefore necessary means. God might have redeemed mankind, men have rashly said, without the sufferings and death of the Son of Man, but the higher laws of the Divine Government made such a course, if we may venture so to speak, morally impossible.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/26.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 39. - He went a little further. Deeper into the wood, beneath the gloomy shadow of the olive trees, yet so as not to feel absolutely alone. St. Luke names the distance, "He was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast." By some clerical error the genuine reading, προελθὼν, "having gone forward," has been altered in most of the best manuscripts into προσελθὼν, "having approached." There can be no doubt that this latter reading is erroneous; and it is well, as occasion bids, to call attention to possible mistakes in the most important uncials. Fell on his face, and prayed. He prostrated himself on the ground in utter abasement and desolation, yet in submission withal. In this terrible crisis there is no resource but prayer. The shadow of death enveloped him, wave and storm rolled over his soul; yet out of the deep he called unto the Lord. In the Epistle to the Hebrews (<a href="/hebrews/5-7.htm">Hebrews 5:7, 8</a>) some affecting details are added, "Who in the days of his flesh, when he had offered up prayers and supplications with strong crying and tears unto him that was able to save him from death, and having been heard for his godly fear, though he was a Son, yet learned obedience by the things which he suffered." O my Father (Πάτερ μου). The personal pronoun is omitted in some manuscripts, but it has high authority. Only on this occasion and in his great prayer (<a href="/john/17.htm">John 17</a>.) does Christ so address the Father, his human nature in the depth of suffering retaining still the sense of this paternity. St. Mark has, "Abba, Father," as if he spake for the Hebrew race and the Gentile world. If it be possible; i.e. if there is any other way in which man may be saved and thou be glorified; if there is any other mode of redemption. It is the cry of humanity, yet conditioned by perfect submission. Let this cup pass from me. The "cup" is the bitter agony of his Passion and death, with all their grievous accompaniments (see <a href="/matthew/20-22.htm">Matthew 20:22</a>, and note there). All heroism and manly endurance in the face of pain and death Christ exhibited to the full; but the elements of suffering in his case were different, and fraught with exquisite torture (see above, on ver. 28). Such was the anguish that it would have then separated soul and body - of such rigour that "his sweat became as it were great drops of blood falling down upon the ground" - had not an angel appeared from heaven to strengthen and support the fainting human life (<a href="/luke/22-43.htm">Luke 22:43, 44</a>). Nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt. In this prayer are shown the two wills of Christ, the human and Divine. The natural shrinking of the human soul from ignominy and torture is overborne by entire submission to and compliance with the Divine purpose. So it is said that the Captain of our salvation was made perfect through sufferings, learned obedience by the things which he suffered (<a href="/hebrews/2-10.htm">Hebrews 2:10</a>; <a href="/hebrews/5-8.htm">Hebrews 5:8</a>) By this passage the Monophysite and Monothelite heresies are clearly refuted, the two natures and two wills of Christ being plainly displayed. The three apostles saw only some part of their Master's intense agony, and heard only some broken utterances of his supplication; hence there are some slight variations in the synoptical accounts. St. Mark doubtless derived his account immediately from St Peter; the other synoptists from some other source. <a href="/commentaries/matthew/26-39.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Going προελθὼν (proelthōn) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4281.htm">Strong's 4281: </a> To go forward, go on, advance; I go before, precede. From pro and erchomai; to go onward, precede. a little {farther}, μικρὸν (mikron) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3398.htm">Strong's 3398: </a> Little, small. Including the comparative mikroteros apparently a primary word; small (figuratively) dignity). He fell ἔπεσεν (epesen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4098.htm">Strong's 4098: </a> A reduplicated and contracted form of peto; probably akin to petomai through the idea of alighting; to fall. facedown πρόσωπον (prosōpon) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4383.htm">Strong's 4383: </a> From pros and ops; the front, i.e. The countenance, aspect, appearance, surface; by implication, presence, person. [and] prayed, προσευχόμενος (proseuchomenos) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4336.htm">Strong's 4336: </a> To pray, pray for, offer prayer. From pros and euchomai; to pray to God, i.e. Supplicate, worship. “My μου (mou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. Father, Πάτερ (Pater) Noun - Vocative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3962.htm">Strong's 3962: </a> Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. Apparently a primary word; a 'father'. if εἰ (ei) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1487.htm">Strong's 1487: </a> If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. it is ἐστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. possible, δυνατόν (dynaton) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1415.htm">Strong's 1415: </a> (a) of persons: powerful, able, (b) of things: possible. From dunamai; powerful or capable; neuter possible. {let} this τοῦτο (touto) Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. cup ποτήριον (potērion) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4221.htm">Strong's 4221: </a> A drinking cup, the contents of the cup; fig: the portion which God allots. pass παρελθάτω (parelthatō) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3928.htm">Strong's 3928: </a> From para and erchomai; to come near or aside, i.e. To approach, go by, perish or neglect, avert. from ἀπ’ (ap’) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_575.htm">Strong's 575: </a> From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. Me. ἐμοῦ (emou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. Yet πλὴν (plēn) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_4133.htm">Strong's 4133: </a> However, nevertheless, but, except that, yet. From pleion; moreover, i.e. Albeit, save that, rather, yet. not οὐχ (ouch) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3756.htm">Strong's 3756: </a> No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. as ὡς (hōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5613.htm">Strong's 5613: </a> Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. I ἐγὼ (egō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. will, θέλω (thelō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2309.htm">Strong's 2309: </a> To will, wish, desire, be willing, intend, design. but ἀλλ’ (all’) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_235.htm">Strong's 235: </a> But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. as ὡς (hōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5613.htm">Strong's 5613: </a> Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. You [will].? σύ (sy) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. 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