Matthew 26:40

Matthew 26:40 Meaning and Explanation

And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour?

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Jesus returns to find the three asleep and asks Peter: could you not watch with me one hour?

What Does Matthew 26:40 Mean?

Returning from prayer, Jesus finds the friends He asked to watch asleep. The question goes to Peter, who had promised to die with Him: What, could ye not watch with me one hour?

The disappointment in the question is gentle but unmistakable. In His hardest hour Jesus asked only for company, and even that was too much for tired flesh. He will tread this winepress alone, as the scriptures had said. Yet He does not give up on the sleepers; He wakes them and asks again.

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What does Matthew 26:40 mean?

Jesus returns to find the three asleep and asks Peter: could you not watch with me one hour?

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