Matthew 26:30-46 NIV,NKJV

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 26:32

Verse 32 Matthew 26:31.For it is written. By this prediction he encourages them to rise above the offense, because God does not cease to recognize as his sheep those who are driven out and scattered in every direction for a time. After having treated of the restoration of the Church, the prophet, in order to prevent the minds of the godly from being overwhelmed with despair by the extreme distresses which were already at hand, declares, that when the government has been brought into a state of... read more

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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 26:33

Verse 33 33.Peter answering. Though Peter uses no hypocrisy, but speaks with sincere affection, yet as a false confidence in his virtue carries him away into foolish boasting, he is justly reproved by Christ, and shortly afterwards is severely punished for his rashness. Thus the event showed, that Peter promised more for himself than he was able to accomplish, because he had not been sufficiently careful to examine himself. Hence too we see more clearly, how stupid is the intoxication of human... read more

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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 26:36

Verse 36 Matthew 26:36.Then Jesus cometh with them. Luke mentions the mountain of Olives only. Mark and Matthew add a more minute description of the place. But Luke expresses what is still more to the purpose, that Christ came there according to his custom. Hence we infer, that he did not seek retirement for the purpose of concealing himself, but, as if he had made an assignation with his enemies, he presented himself to death. On this account John says (John 18:2) that the place was known to... read more

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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 26:37

Verse 37 37.He began to be affected with grief. We have seen that our Lord formerly contended with the fear of death; but as he now fights face to face with temptation, such an attack is called the beginning of grief and sorrow. Hence we infer that the true test of virtue is only to be found when the contest begins; for then the weakness of the flesh, which was formerly concealed, shows itself, and the secret feelings are abundantly displayed. Thus, though God had already tried his Son by... read more

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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 26:38

Verse 38 38.My soul is sorrowful. He communicates to them his sorrow, in order to arouse them to sympathy; not that he was unacquainted with their weakness, but in order that they might afterwards be more ashamed of their carelessness. This phrase expresses a deadly wound of grief; as if he had said, that he fainted, or was half-dead, with sorrow. Jonah (Jonah 4:9) makes use of a similar phrase in replying to the Lord; I am angry even to death. I advert to this, because some of the ancient... read more

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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 26:39

Verse 39 39.And he went forward a little. We have seen in other passages, that in order to excite himself to greater earnestness of prayer, the Lord prayed in the absence of witnesses; for when we are withdrawn from the gaze of men, we succeed better in collecting our senses, so as to attend more closely to what we are doing. It is not, indeed, necessary — nay more, it is not always proper — that we should retire to distant corners whenever we pray; but when some great necessity urges us,... read more

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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 26:40

Verse 40 40.And he came to his disciples. Though he was neither delivered from fear, nor freed from anxiety, yet he interrupted the ardor of prayer, and administered this consolation. For believers are not required to be so constant in prayer as never to cease from conversing with God; but on the contrary, following the example of Christ, they continue their prayers till they have proceeded as far as their infirmity allows, then cease for a short time, and immediately after drawing breath... read more

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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 26:41

Verse 41 41.Watch and pray. As the disciples were unmoved by their Master’s danger, their attention is directed to themselves, that a conviction of their own danger may arouse them. Christ therefore threatens that, if they do not watch and pray, they may be soon overwhelmed by temptation. As if he had said, “Though you take no concern about me, do not fail, at least, to think of yourselves; for your own interests are involved in it, and if you do not take care, temptation will immediately... read more

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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 26:42

Verse 42 42.Again he went away a second time. By these words Christ seems as if, having subdued fear, he came with greater freedom and courage to submit to the will of the Father; for he no longer asks to have the cup removed from him, but, leaving out this prayer, insists rather on obeying the purpose of God. But according to Mark, this progress is not described; and even when Christ returned a second time, we are told that he repeated the same prayer; and, indeed, I have no doubt, that at... read more

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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 26:43

Verse 43 43.And found them sleeping again. This drowsiness arose neither from excessive eating and drinking, nor from gross stupidity, nor even from effeminate indulgence of the flesh, but rather—as Luke tells us—from immoderate sorrow. Hence we perceive more clearly how strong is the tendency of our flesh to indifference; since even dangers lead us to forgetfulness of God. Thus on every hand Satan finds suitable and ready opportunities of spreading his snares for us. For if we dread no danger,... read more

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 26:32

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 26:33

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 26:36

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 26:37

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 26:38

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 26:39

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 26:40

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 26:41

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 26:42

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 26:43

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