matthew-26:38

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 26:38

The Man of sorrows. Although this name is found in Messianic prophecy ( Isaiah 53:3 ), it would be wrong to suppose that there was no gladness in the life of Christ. He spoke of his joy ( John 15:11 ), and he delighted to do the will of God ( Psalms 40:8 ). So pure a life spent in doing good to men must have had a gladness which no earthly pleasure could bestow. Yet Jesus had sorrows which no man can measure. It is easier to understand the glory of the Transfiguration than the agony of... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 26:36-45

Jesus’ agony in Gethsemane - This account is also recorded in Mark 14:32-42; Luke 22:39-46; John 18:1.Matthew 26:36Then cometh ... - After the institution of the Lord’s Supper, in the early part of the night, he went out to the Mount of Olives.In his journey he passed over the brook Cedron John 18:1, which bounded Jerusalem on the east.Unto a place - John calls this “a garden.” This garden was on the western side of the Mount of Olives, and a short distance from Jerusalem. The word used by John... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 26:36-38

Matthew 26:36-38. Then cometh Jesus to a place called Gethsemane A garden, lying, it seems, at the foot of the mount of Olives, which had its name, probably, from its soil and situation, the word, from גיא שׂמנים , signifying, the valley of fatness. And saith to the disciples, Sit ye here Probably near the garden door, within, for John says the disciples went into the garden with him: while I go and pray yonder In a retired place, at a little distance. Doubtless he intended that they... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Matthew 26:36-46

150. Jesus prays in Gethsemane (Matthew 26:36-46; Mark 14:32-42; Luke 22:39-46; John 18:1)It must have been getting towards midnight by the time Jesus and his disciples reached the Garden of Gethsemane. Then, taking Peter, James and John with him, Jesus moved to a spot where they could be alone. He was filled with anguish and horror as he saw clearly what his death would mean. The three friends could do little to lessen his anguish except stay awake in sympathy with him. He had to battle... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 26:38

soul. Greek. psuche. See App-110 . exceeding sorrowful = crushed with anguish. So the Septuagint Psalms 42:5 , Psalms 42:11 ; Psalms 43:5 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 26:38

Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: abide ye here and watch with me. 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.This prayer is remarkable for many reasons. The use of "MY Father is significant because, whereas Christ taught his disciples to pray "Our Father," he himself used the first person possessive singular, "My"! God... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Matthew 26:38

Matthew 26:38. My soul is exceeding sorrowful— The words used here, and in the latter part of Mat 26:37 by our translators, are very flat, and fall extremely short of the emphasis of those terms in which the Evangelist describes this aweful scene; for λυπεισθαι, rendered, to be sorrowful, signifies to be penetrated with the most lively and piercing sorrow; and αδημονειν, rendered, to be very heavy, signifies to be quite depressed, and almost overwhelmed with the load. St. Mark expresses it, if... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 26:1-46

1. Preparations for Jesus’ crucifixion 26:1-46There were several events that led up to Jesus’ arrest. Matthew did not present them in strict chronological order but in a logical narrative order. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 26:36-46

Jesus’ prayer to His Father in Gethsemane 26:36-46 (cf. Mark 14:32-42; Luke 22:40-46)This pericope illustrates the importance of facing temptation with vigilance and prayer. What is more important, it reveals Jesus’ attitude toward what He was about to do. Until now, Jesus seems to have been anticipating His death with calm control and great courage. Here He appears under deep emotional stress. These attitudes harmonize with His being both the Son of God and the Servant who came to give His... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 26:38

The soul here (Gr. psyche) represents the whole person. Jesus meant that He felt sorrow so deeply that it seemed it would almost kill Him. [Note: Taylor, p. 553.] He did not mean that He was so sad He wished He were dead. Jesus’ words recall the refrain of Psalms 42:5; Psalms 42:11; Psalms 43:5, which He probably had in mind. He shared these feeling with the chosen three disciples to encourage them to watch and pray with Him. read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 26:38

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 26:36-45

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 26:36-38

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Matthew 26:36-46

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 26:38

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 26:38

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Matthew 26:38

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 26:1-46

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 26:36-46

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 26:38

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