Matthew 26:36-39
King James Version
36 Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith unto the disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder.
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 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 thou wilt.
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Matthew 26:36-39
Amplified Bible
The Garden of Gethsemane
36 Then Jesus came with them to a place called [a]Gethsemane (olive-press), and He told His disciples, “Sit here while I go over there and pray.”(A) 37 And taking with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee [James and John], He began to be grieved and greatly distressed. 38 Then He said to them, “My soul is deeply grieved, so that I am almost dying of sorrow. Stay here and stay awake and keep watch with Me.”
39 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 [b]pass from Me; yet not as I will, but as You will.”
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- Matthew 26:36 This beautiful garden filled with now ancient olive trees still exists.
- Matthew 26:39 Jesus’ request was heard (Heb 5:7), and it is unlikely that He asked to avoid the cross. The object of His request cannot be known with certainty, but some think that He was asking for resurrection following His death. In that case, the “cup” would represent His body’s remaining in the grave, which would be contrary to the plan of salvation and prophecy regarding His resurrection (Ps 16:10; cf Acts 2:24-27). Others think that the request related to the time of separation from the Father, which He would have to endure in death (see 27:46). However, the sense of Heb 5:7 could be that the Father listened to Him intently and comforted Him, while not sparing His Son the suffering which He had destined for Him.
Mateo 26:36-39
Nueva Biblia de las Américas
Jesús en Getsemaní
36 (A)Entonces Jesús llegó* con ellos a un lugar que se llama Getsemaní, y dijo* a Sus discípulos: «Siéntense aquí mientras Yo voy allá y oro(B)». 37 Y tomando con Él a Pedro y a los dos hijos de Zebedeo(C), comenzó a entristecerse y a angustiarse. 38 Entonces les dijo*: «Mi alma está muy afligida(D), hasta el punto de la muerte; quédense aquí y velen junto a Mí(E)».
39 Y adelantándose un poco, cayó sobre Su rostro, orando y diciendo: «Padre Mío, si es posible, que pase de Mí esta copa(F); pero no sea como Yo quiero, sino como Tú quieras(G)».
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