Matthew
“Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.”
Matthew 26:41
Matthew 26:41 (KJV) speaks to prayer, temptation spiritual, and resisting temptation — words set in Matthew, the Gospel that presents Jesus as the promised King. Read it unhurried, and let it become a prayer you return to.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.”
1 Corinthians 10:13“And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.”
Matthew 6:13“And forgive us our sins; for we also forgive every one that is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil.”
Luke 11:4“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.”
Philippians 4:6“Order my steps in thy word: and let not any iniquity have dominion over me.”
Psalms 119:133“Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.”
Psalms 19:14
Common questions
What does Matthew 26:41 mean?
In the King James Version, Matthew 26:41 reads: "Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak." The verse speaks to prayer, temptation spiritual, and resisting temptation. 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 26:41 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak." is Matthew 26:41 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Matthew chapter 26.
What are some related Bible verses to Matthew 26:41?
Verses that sit beside Matthew 26:41 include 1 Corinthians 10:13, Matthew 6:13, and Luke 11:4. Reading them alongside Matthew 26:41 deepens the theme of prayer.
How can I pray with Matthew 26:41?
Read Matthew 26:41 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.