MATTHEW 26:43

KING JAMES VERSION (KJV)

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“And he came and found them asleep again: for their eyes were heavy.”

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Matthew 26:43 Translation & Meaning

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And καὶ And, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words And
he came ἐλθὼν To come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively) came
and found εὑρίσκει To find (literally or figuratively) found
them αὐτοὺς The reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative G1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons them
asleep καθεύδοντας To lie down to rest, i.e., (by implication) to fall asleep (literally or figuratively) asleep
again: πάλιν (adverbially) anew, i.e., (of place) back, (of time) once more, or (conjunctionally) furthermore or on the other hand again
for γὰρ Properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles) for
their αὐτῶν The reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative G1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons their
eyes ὀφθαλμοὶ The eye (literally or figuratively); by implication, vision; figuratively, envy (from the jealous side-glance) eyes
were ἦσαν I (thou, etc.) was (wast or were) were
heavy. βεβαρημένοι To weigh down (figuratively) heavy

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  • 41  Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.

  • 42  He went away again the second time, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if this cup may not pass away from me, except I drink it, thy will be done.

  • 43  And he came and found them asleep again: for their eyes were heavy.

  • 44  And he left them, and went away again, and prayed the third time, saying the same words.

  • 45  Then cometh he to his disciples, and saith unto them, Sleep on now, and take your rest: behold, the hour is at hand, and the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.




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