Matthew 26:38

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for Matthew 26:38

BSB

Then He said to them, "My soul is consumed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with Me."

AKJV

Then said he to them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even to death: tarry you here, and watch with me.

CPDV

Then he said to them: "My soul is sorrowful, even unto death. Stay here and keep vigil with me."

ERV

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

NHEB

Then he said to them, "My soul is exceedingly sorrowful, even to death. Stay here, and watch with me."

SMT

Then says he to them, My soul is sorely grieved, even to death: remain here, and watch ye with me.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Matthew 26:38

ThenG5119AdverbsaithheG3004VerbuntothemG846 MyG3450 soulG5590Noun Feminine isG2076VerbexceedingsorrowfulG4036AdjectiveevenuntoG2193Conjunction deathG2288Noun MasculinetarryyeG3306Verb hereG5602 andG2532Conjunction watchG1127Verb withG3326Preposition meG1700

Commentary for Matthew 26:38

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Matthew 26:38

Summary

Jesus expresses overwhelming sorrow and requests watchfulness

Place

Gethsemane

Event

Jesus requesting disciples' watchful support

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD