Matthew 26:30-46 NIV,NKJV

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 26:38

Then saith he - Then saith - Jesus: - I have added the word Jesus, ὁ Ιησους , on the authority of a multitude of eminent MSS. See them in Griesbach. My soul is exceeding sorrowful, (or, is surrounded with exceeding sorrow), even unto death - This latter word explains the two former: My soul is so dissolved in sorrow, my spirit is filled with such agony and anguish, that, if speedy succor be not given to my body, death must be the speedy consequence. Now, the grand expiatory... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 26:39

Fell on his face - See the note on Luke 22:44 . This was the ordinary posture of the supplicant when the favor was great which was asked, and deep humiliation required. The head was put between the knees, and the forehead brought to touch the earth - this was not only a humiliating, but a very painful posture also. This cup - The word cup is frequently used in the Sacred Writings to point out sorrow, anguish, terror, death. It seems to be an allusion to a very ancient method of... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 26:40

He - saith unto Peter - He addressed himself more particularly to this apostle, because of the profession he had made, Matthew 26:33 ; as if he had said: "Is this the way you testify your affectionate attachment to me? Ye all said you were ready to die with me; what, then, cannot you watch One hour?" Instead of ουκ ισχυσατε , could Ye not, the Codex Alexandrinus, the later Syriac in the margin, three of the Itala, and Juvencus, read ουκ ισχυσας , couldst Thou not - referring the... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 26:41

That ye enter not into temptation - If ye cannot endure a little fatigue when there is no suffering, how will ye do when the temptation, the great trial of your fidelity and courage, cometh? Watch - that ye be not taken unawares; and pray - that when it comes ye may be enabled to bear it. The spirit - is willing, but the flesh is weak - Your inclinations are good - ye are truly sincere; but your good purposes will be overpowered by your timidity. Ye wish to continue steadfast in your... read more

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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 26:42

O my Father, if this cup may not pass away from me - If it be not possible - to redeem fallen man, unless I drink this cup, unless I suffer death for them; thy will be done - I am content to suffer whatever may be requisite to accomplish the great design. In this address the humanity of Christ most evidently appears; for it was his humanity alone that could suffer; and if it did not appear that he had felt these sufferings, it would have been a presumption that he had not suffered, and... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 26:43

Their eyes were heavy - That is, they could not keep them open. Was there nothing preternatural in this? Was there no influence here from the powers of darkness? read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 26:44

Prayed the third time - So St. Paul - I besought the Lord Thrice that it might depart from me, 2 Corinthians 12:8 . This thrice repeating the same petition argues deep earnestness of soul. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 26:45

Sleep on now, and take your rest - Perhaps it might be better to read these words interrogatively, and paraphrase them thus: Do ye sleep on still? Will no warnings avail? Will no danger excite you to watchfulness and prayer? My hour - in which I am to be delivered up, is at hand; therefore now think of your own personal safety. The Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners - Αμαρτωλων , viz. the Gentiles or heathens, who were generally distinguished by this appellation from the... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 26:46

Rise, let us be going - That is, to meet them, giving thereby the fullest proof that I know all their designs, and might have, by flight or otherwise, provided for my own safety; but I go willingly to meet that death which their malice designs me, and, through it, provide for the life of the world. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 26:31

Verse 31 Matthew 26:31.You will all be offended at me. What Matthew and Mark extend to all the disciples alike is related by Luke as having been spoken to Peter only. But though the statement was equally addressed to all, yet it is probable that Christ spoke to them in the person of one man, who was to be admonished more than all the rest, and who needed extraordinary consolation, that, after having denied Christ, he might not be altogether overwhelmed with despair. read more

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 26:38

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 26:39

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 26:40

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 26:41

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 26:42

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 26:43

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 26:44

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 26:45

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 26:46

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 26:31

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