Matthew 26:41

New Century Version

Stay awake and pray for strength against temptation. The spirit wants to do what is right, but the body is weak.”

Cross References

Psalm 119:1

Happy are those who live pure lives, who follow the Lord’s teachings.

Psalm 119:115

Get away from me, you who do evil, so I can keep my God’s commands.

Psalm 119:117

Help me, and I will be saved. I will always respect your demands.

Psalm 119:32

I will quickly obey your commands, because you have made me happy.

Matthew 24:42

“So always be ready, because you don’t know the day your Lord will come.

Matthew 25:13

“So always be ready, because you don’t know the day or the hour the Son of Man will come.

Matthew 26:38

He said to them, “My heart is full of sorrow, to the point of death. Stay here and watch with me.”

Matthew 6:13

And do not cause us to be tempted, but save us from the Evil One.’ [The kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours forever. Amen.]

Mark 14:38

Stay awake and pray for strength against temptation. The spirit wants to do what is right, but the body is weak.”

Luke 11:4

Forgive us for our sins, because we forgive everyone who has done wrong to us. And do not cause us to be tempted.’ ”

Luke 21:36

So be ready all the time. Pray that you will be strong enough to escape all these things that will happen and that you will be able to stand before the Son of Man.”

Luke 22:40

When he reached the place, he said to them, “Pray for strength against temptation.”

Luke 22:46

Jesus said to them, “Why are you sleeping? Get up and pray for strength against temptation.”

Luke 8:13

The seed that fell on rock is like those who hear God’s teaching and accept it gladly, but they don’t allow the teaching to go deep into their lives. They believe for a while, but when trouble comes, they give up.

Romans 8:3

The law was without power, because the law was made weak by our sinful selves. But God did what the law could not do. He sent his own Son to earth with the same human life that others use for sin. By sending his Son to be an offering for sin, God used a human life to destroy sin.

1 Corinthians 10:13

The only temptation that has come to you is that which everyone has. But you can trust God, who will not permit you to be tempted more than you can stand. But when you are tempted, he will also give you a way to escape so that you will be able to stand it.

1 Corinthians 16:13

Be alert. Continue strong in the faith. Have courage, and be strong.

1 Corinthians 9:27

I treat my body hard and make it my slave so that I myself will not be disqualified after I have preached to others.

Galatians 5:24

Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified their own sinful selves. They have given up their old selfish feelings and the evil things they wanted to do.

Ephesians 6:18

Pray in the Spirit at all times with all kinds of prayers, asking for everything you need. To do this you must always be ready and never give up. Always pray for all God’s people.

1 Peter 4:7

The time is near when all things will end. So think clearly and control yourselves so you will be able to pray.

1 Peter 5:8

Control yourselves and be careful! The devil, your enemy, goes around like a roaring lion looking for someone to eat.

2 Peter 2:9

So the Lord knows how to save those who serve him when troubles come. He will hold evil people and punish them, while waiting for the Judgment Day.

Revelation 16:15

“Listen! I will come as a thief comes! Blessed are those who stay awake and keep their clothes on so that they will not walk around naked and have people see their shame.”

Revelation 3:10

You have obeyed my teaching about not giving up your faith. So I will keep you from the time of trouble that will come to the whole world to test those who live on earth.