Matthew
“And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt.”
Matthew 26:39
Matthew 26:39 (KJV) speaks to surrender to God, God's will, and prayer — words set in Matthew, the Gospel that presents Jesus as the promised King. Read it aloud, and notice which words settle deepest.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“And he said, Abba, Father, all things are possible unto thee; take away this cup from me: nevertheless not what I will, but what thou wilt.”
Mark 14:36“Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.”
Matthew 6:10“Into thine hand I commit my spirit: thou hast redeemed me, O LORD God of truth.”
Psalms 31:5“Wherefore let them that suffer according to the will of God commit the keeping of their souls to him in well doing, as unto a faithful Creator.”
1 Peter 4:19“Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.”
Psalms 37:5“Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.”
Proverbs 16:3
Common questions
What does Matthew 26:39 mean?
In the King James Version, Matthew 26:39 reads: "And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt." The verse speaks to surrender to God, God's will, and prayer. To read it well, take it in the flow of Matthew 26 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Matthew 26:39 in the King James Version?
Yes. "And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt." is Matthew 26:39 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Matthew chapter 26.
What are some related Bible verses to Matthew 26:39?
Verses that sit beside Matthew 26:39 include Mark 14:36, Matthew 6:10, and Psalms 31:5. Reading them alongside Matthew 26:39 deepens the theme of surrender to God.
How can I pray with Matthew 26:39?
Read Matthew 26:39 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.