Matthew 26:39

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Jesus walked on a little way. Then he knelt with his face to the ground and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, don't make me suffer by making me drink from this cup. But do what you want, and not what I want.”

Cross References

Genesis 17:3

Abram bowed with his face to the ground, and God said:

2 Samuel 15:26

But if he says he isn't pleased with me, then let him do what he knows is best.

1 Chronicles 21:16

David saw the LORD's angel in the air, holding a sword over Jerusalem. He and the leaders of Israel, who were all wearing sackcloth, bowed with their faces to the ground,

Isaiah 50:5

he made me willing to listen and not rebel or run away.

Isaiah 53:12

The LORD will reward him with honour and power for sacrificing his life. Others thought he was a sinner, but he suffered for our sins and asked God to forgive us.

Ezekiel 1:28

as colourful as a rainbow that appears after a storm. I realized I was seeing the brightness of the LORD's glory! So I bowed with my face to the ground, and just then I heard a voice speaking to me.

Numbers 14:5

Moses and Aaron bowed down to pray in front of the crowd.

Numbers 16:22

But the two men bowed down and prayed, “Our God, you gave these people life. Why would you punish everyone here when only one man has sinned?”

Matthew 20:22

Jesus answered, “Not one of you knows what you are asking. Are you able to drink from the cup that I must soon drink from?” James and John said, “Yes, we are!”

Matthew 24:24

False messiahs and false prophets will come and perform great miracles and signs. They will even try to fool God's chosen ones.

Matthew 26:42

Again Jesus went to pray and said, “My Father, if there is no other way, and I must suffer, I will still do what you want.”

Mark 13:22

False messiahs and false prophets will come and perform miracles and signs. They will even try to fool God's chosen ones.

Luke 17:16

He bowed down at the feet of Jesus and thanked him. The man was from the country of Samaria.

John 11:41

After the stone had been rolled aside, Jesus looked up towards heaven and prayed, “Father, I thank you for answering my prayer.

John 14:31

I obey my Father, so that everyone in the world might know that I love him. It is time for us to go now.

John 18:11

Jesus told Peter, “Put your sword away. I must drink from the cup that the Father has given me.”

John 5:19

Jesus told the people: I tell you for certain that the Son cannot do anything on his own. He can do only what he sees the Father doing, and he does exactly what he sees the Father do.

John 5:30

I cannot do anything on my own. The Father sent me, and he is the one who told me how to judge. I judge with fairness, because I obey him, and I don't just try to please myself.

John 6:38

I didn't come from heaven to do what I want! I came to do what the Father wants me to do. He sent me,

Acts 10:25

When Peter arrived, Cornelius greeted him. Then he knelt at Peter's feet and started worshipping him.

Philippians 2:8

Christ was humble. He obeyed God and even died on a cross.

Hebrews 5:7

God had the power to save Jesus from death. And while Jesus was on earth, he begged God with loud crying and tears to save him. He truly worshipped God, and God listened to his prayers.

Revelation 19:10

I knelt at the feet of the angel and began to worship him. But the angel said, “Don't do that! I am a servant, just like you and everyone else who tells about Jesus. Don't worship anyone but God. Everyone who tells about Jesus does it by the power of the Spirit.”