World English Bible
Matthew 26:41
“Watch and pray, that you don't enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.”
Verse in context — Matthew 26
39
He went forward a little, fell on his face, and prayed, saying, "My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass away from me; nevertheless, not what I desire, but what you desire.
40
He came to the disciples, and found them sleeping, and said to Peter, "What, couldn't you watch with me for one hour?
41
Watch and pray, that you don't enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.
42
Again, a second time he went away, and prayed, saying, "My Father, if this cup can't pass away from me unless I drink it, your desire be done.
43
He came again and found them sleeping, for their eyes were heavy.
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