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Matthew 26:39

American Standard Version

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.

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Matthew 26:39 in other translations

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.”

Matthew 26:39 · World English Bible

Matthew 26:39 in context

  1. 37And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and sore troubled.
  2. 38Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: abide ye here, and watch with me.
  3. 39And 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.
  4. 40And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them sleeping, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour?
  5. 41Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.