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Matthew 26:39-44 Jesus Predicts His Death

39 Going a little farther, he fell with his face to the ground and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will.”

40 Then he returned to his disciples and found them sleeping. “Could you men not keep watch with me for one hour?” he asked Peter.

41 “Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the body is weak.”

42 He went away a second time and prayed, “My Father, if it is not possible for this cup to be taken away unless I drink it, may your will be done.”

43 When he came back, he again found them sleeping, because their eyes were heavy.

44 So he left them and went away once more and prayed the third time, saying the same thing.

Cross References for Matthew 26:39-44

Numbers 16:22 - But Moses and Aaron fell facedown and cried out, “O God, God of the spirits of all mankind, wil... Click to read the verse Numbers 16:22 Click to read the verse Numbers 16:22

Hebrews 5:7 - During the days of Jesus’ life on earth, he offered up prayers and petitions with loud cries an... Click to read the verse Hebrews 5:7 Click to read the verse Hebrews 5:7

Leviticus 9:24 - Fire came out from the presence of the Lord and consumed the burnt offering and the fat portion... Click to read the verse Leviticus 9:24 Click to read the verse Leviticus 9:24

Philippians 2:8 - And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself and became obedient to death— even d... Click to read the verse Philippians 2:8 Click to read the verse Philippians 2:8

Ezekiel 1:28 - Like the appearance of a rainbow in the clouds on a rainy day, so was the radiance around him. ... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 1:28 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 1:28

Genesis 17:3 - Abram fell facedown, and God said to him, Click to read the verse Genesis 17:3 Click to read the verse Genesis 17:3

Numbers 14:5 - Then Moses and Aaron fell facedown in front of the whole Israelite assembly gathered there. Click to read the verse Numbers 14:5 Click to read the verse Numbers 14:5

Numbers 16:45 - “Get away from this assembly so I can put an end to them at once.” And they fell facedown. Click to read the verse Numbers 16:45 Click to read the verse Numbers 16:45

Job 1:20 - At this, Job got up and tore his robe and shaved his head. Then he fell to the ground in worship Click to read the verse Job 1:20 Click to read the verse Job 1:20

1 Chronicles 21:16 - David looked up and saw the angel of the Lord standing between heaven and earth, with a drawn s... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 21:16 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 21:16

John 6:38 - For I have come down from heaven not to do my will but to do the will of him who sent me. Click to read the verse John 6:38 Click to read the verse John 6:38

Genesis 22:7 - Isaac spoke up and said to his father Abraham, “Father?” “Yes, my son?” Abraham replied. “The f... Click to read the verse Genesis 22:7 Click to read the verse Genesis 22:7

John 18:11 - Jesus commanded Peter, “Put your sword away! Shall I not drink the cup the Father has given me?” Click to read the verse John 18:11 Click to read the verse John 18:11

Matthew 26:42 - He went away a second time and prayed, “My Father, if it is not possible for this cup to be tak... Click to read the verse Matthew 26:42 Click to read the verse Matthew 26:42

Nehemiah 8:6 - Ezra praised the Lord, the great God; and all the people lifted their hands and responded, “Ame... Click to read the verse Nehemiah 8:6 Click to read the verse Nehemiah 8:6

1 Peter 3:17 - It is better, if it is God’s will, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil. Click to read the verse 1 Peter 3:17 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 3:17

Acts 21:14 - When he would not be dissuaded, we gave up and said, “The Lord’s will be done.” Click to read the verse Acts 21:14 Click to read the verse Acts 21:14

Matthew 24:24 - For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and miracles to deceiv... Click to read the verse Matthew 24:24 Click to read the verse Matthew 24:24

Revelation 19:10 - At this I fell at his feet to worship him. But he said to me, “Do not do it! I am a fellow serv... Click to read the verse Revelation 19:10 Click to read the verse Revelation 19:10

Isaiah 50:5 - The Sovereign Lord has opened my ears, and I have not been rebellious; I have not drawn back. Click to read the verse Isaiah 50:5 Click to read the verse Isaiah 50:5

John 4:34 - “My food,” said Jesus, “is to do the will of him who sent me and to finish his work. Click to read the verse John 4:34 Click to read the verse John 4:34

Luke 17:16 - He threw himself at Jesus’ feet and thanked him—and he was a Samaritan. Click to read the verse Luke 17:16 Click to read the verse Luke 17:16

Ezekiel 46:2 - The prince is to enter from the outside through the portico of the gateway and stand by the gat... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 46:2 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 46:2

Numbers 20:6 - Moses and Aaron went from the assembly to the entrance to the Tent of Meeting and fell facedown... Click to read the verse Numbers 20:6 Click to read the verse Numbers 20:6

John 5:30 - By myself I can do nothing; I judge only as I hear, and my judgment is just, for I seek not to ... Click to read the verse John 5:30 Click to read the verse John 5:30

Deuteronomy 3:26 - But because of you the Lord was angry with me and would not listen to me. “That is enough,” the... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 3:26 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 3:26

Matthew 20:22 - “You don’t know what you are asking,” Jesus said to them. “Can you drink the cup I am going to ... Click to read the verse Matthew 20:22 Click to read the verse Matthew 20:22

Mark 13:22 - For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform signs and miracles to deceive the ... Click to read the verse Mark 13:22 Click to read the verse Mark 13:22

Matthew 7:21 - “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who d... Click to read the verse Matthew 7:21 Click to read the verse Matthew 7:21

Psalms 89:26 - He will call out to me, ‘You are my Father, my God, the Rock my Savior.’ Click to read the verse Psalms 89:26 Click to read the verse Psalms 89:26

2 Samuel 15:26 - But if he says, ‘I am not pleased with you,’ then I am ready; let him do to me whatever seems g... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 15:26 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 15:26

Mark 10:38 - “You don’t know what you are asking,” Jesus said. “Can you drink the cup I drink or be baptized... Click to read the verse Mark 10:38 Click to read the verse Mark 10:38

Psalms 42:6 - my God. My soul is downcast within me; therefore I will remember you from the land of the Jorda... Click to read the verse Psalms 42:6 Click to read the verse Psalms 42:6

Luke 22:41 - He withdrew about a stone’s throw beyond them, knelt down and prayed, Click to read the verse Luke 22:41 Click to read the verse Luke 22:41

Matthew 6:7 - And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard becau... Click to read the verse Matthew 6:7 Click to read the verse Matthew 6:7

Mark 14:35 - Going a little farther, he fell to the ground and prayed that if possible the hour might pass f... Click to read the verse Mark 14:35 Click to read the verse Mark 14:35

Revelation 14:10 - he, too, will drink of the wine of God’s fury, which has been poured full strength into the cup... Click to read the verse Revelation 14:10 Click to read the verse Revelation 14:10

Mark 14:36 - “Abba, Father,” he said, “everything is possible for you. Take this cup from me. Yet not what I... Click to read the verse Mark 14:36 Click to read the verse Mark 14:36

Psalms 31:14 - But I trust in you, O Lord; I say, “You are my God.” Click to read the verse Psalms 31:14 Click to read the verse Psalms 31:14

Romans 15:3 - For even Christ did not please himself but, as it is written: “The insults of those who insult ... Click to read the verse Romans 15:3 Click to read the verse Romans 15:3

John 11:41 - So they took away the stone. Then Jesus looked up and said, “Father, I thank you that you have ... Click to read the verse John 11:41 Click to read the verse John 11:41

John 14:31 - but the world must learn that I love the Father and that I do exactly what my Father has comman... Click to read the verse John 14:31 Click to read the verse John 14:31

Acts 10:25 - As Peter entered the house, Cornelius met him and fell at his feet in reverence. Click to read the verse Acts 10:25 Click to read the verse Acts 10:25

Luke 22:42 - “Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done.” Click to read the verse Luke 22:42 Click to read the verse Luke 22:42

Matthew 26:36 - Gethsemane Then Jesus went with his disciples to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to them... Click to read the verse Matthew 26:36 Click to read the verse Matthew 26:36

Romans 15:1-3 - We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves. Click to read the verse Romans 15:1-3 Click to read the verse Romans 15:1-3

John 12:27-28 - “Now my heart is troubled, and what shall I say? ‘Father, save me from this hour’? No, it was f... Click to read the verse John 12:27-28 Click to read the verse John 12:27-28

Mark 14:35-36 - Going a little farther, he fell to the ground and prayed that if possible the hour might pass f... Click to read the verse Mark 14:35-36 Click to read the verse Mark 14:35-36

Luke 22:41-42 - He withdrew about a stone’s throw beyond them, knelt down and prayed, Click to read the verse Luke 22:41-42 Click to read the verse Luke 22:41-42

Acts 18:21 - But as he left, he promised, “I will come back if it is God’s will.” Then he set sail from Ephe... Click to read the verse Acts 18:21 Click to read the verse Acts 18:21