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Matthew 26:41. New International Version. 41 “Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.”. Read full chapter.
Jan 4, 2022 · The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak. All believers know the struggle. But when we watch and pray—when we remain spiritually alert and appeal to God for help—we can find strength in the time of need (see Psalm 46:1 and Hebrews 4:16).
Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. GOD'S WORD® Translation Stay awake, and pray that you won't be tempted.
Jesus acknowledges that their spirit is willing to do what is right and honorable, but their flesh—their desires, appetites, urges—is weak (Romans 7:22–25). To be tempted is no sin (Hebrews 4:15), but when we fall to temptation, it is our fault alone (1Corinthians 10:13).
The spirit (πνεῦμα) indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. This was an added motive for vigilance and prayer.
American Standard Version. Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. Berean Study Bible. “Watch and pray so that you will not enter into temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak.”. Douay-Rheims Bible.
Jun 27, 2022 · Since body and soul are united, the spirit is paralyzed by a lethargic body. A willing spirit recognizes the weakness of the flesh, struggles against its weakness, relying on God's presence and power to uphold us in vigilance against temptation.
Jul 22, 2020 · The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak” (Matthew 26:41). In human nature, especially in the years of adolescence, we tend to rebel and do whatever we desire. Even as toddlers, we rebel, test our limits with our parents, and desire to do what we want to do.
King James Version. 41 Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. Read full chapter. Matthew 26:41 in all English translations.
Dec 4, 2020 · The disciples want to do the right thing, but they cannot keep their eyes open. What is Jesus really saying in this passage? How can the spirit be willing but the flesh be weak, in Matthew...
