• Matthew 26:39
    The Kingdom Interlinear Translation of the Greek Scriptures

    • 39 καὶ And προελθὼν having come toward μικρὸν little ἔπεσεν he fell ἐπὶ upon πρόσωπον face αὐτοῦ of him προσευχόμενος praying καὶ and λέγων saying Πάτερ Father μου, of me, εἰ if δυνατόν possible ἐστιν, it is, παρελθάτω let pass by ἀπ’ from ἐμοῦ me τὸ the ποτήριον cup τοῦτο· this; πλὴν besides οὐχ not ὡς as ἐγὼ I θέλω am willing ἀλλ’ but ὡς as σύ. you.

  • Matthew 26:39
    American Standard Version

    • 39 And he went forward a little, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass away from me: nevertheless, not as I will, but as thou wilt.

  • Matthew 26:39
    The Emphasized Bible

    • 39 And going forward a little he fell upon his face, offering prayer and saying—My Father! If it is possible let this cup pass from me,—Nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt.

  • Matthew 26:39
    King James Version

    • 39 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 Study Notes—Chapter 26
    New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition)

    • 26:39

      fell facedown: Or “threw himself down with his face to the ground,” perhaps resting on his hands or elbows. In the Bible, several postures for prayer are mentioned, including standing and kneeling. However, a person in fervent prayer might actually lie facedown with his body outstretched.

      let this cup pass away: In the Bible, “cup” is often used figuratively of God’s will, or the “assigned portion,” for a person. (See study note on Mt 20:22.) Jesus no doubt felt great concern over the reproach that his death as one charged with blasphemy and sedition could bring on God, moving him to pray that this “cup” pass away from him.