Matthew 26:38

“Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch with me.”

"Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch with me." - Matthew 26:38
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What does Matthew 26:38 mean?

Matthew 26:38 (KJV) is a verse from the New Testament that takes place during the events leading up to the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The verse reads: "Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch with me." This verse takes…

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Gethsemane: The Weight of Sorrow and the Call to Compassion

In the garden of Gethsemane, we find Jesus at the pinnacle of His emotional and spiritual struggle. The verse Matthew 26:38, spoken by our Savior, resonates deeply with the human condition: "Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here…

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A Prayer for Presence in Times of Sorrow

Heavenly Father, I come before You today with a heart that is burdened by the weight of sorrow and distress. As I reflect on the words of our Lord Jesus as recorded in Matthew 26:38, where He said, "My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch with…

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