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Matthew 26:36

King James Version (KJV)

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Matthew 26:36

Verse 36 of 75

Scripture focus

Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith unto the disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder.

Matthew 26:36 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Matthew 26:36

Theological / Devotional

Then cometh Jesus. [Gethsemane, Matt. 26:36-56=Mark 14:32-52=Luke 22:40-53=John 18:1-12. Major comment: Matthew. See Betrayal, Trial and Crucifixion of Jesus; Passion Week.]

Gethsemane. From an Aramaic word meaning “oil press.” To this spot the Saviour had frequently resorted for meditation, prayer, and rest, and here He had often spent the night (Luke 22:39; John 18:2; DA 685, 686). It seems probable that this was His place of retirement Tuesday and Wednesday nights preceding the crucifixion (see Luke 21:37; see on Matt 21:17 ; 24:1, 3; 26:17, 18).

The exact location of the garden of Bible times is not known. This quiet spot was probably situated somewhere on the lower slope of the Mount of Olives (see on chs. 21:1; 26:30), directly across the Kidron Valley from the Temple and about ten minutes’ walk from the city. The site commonly pointed out to visitors today rests on a tradition that cannot be traced earlier than the days of Constantine the Great, three centuries after Christ. In the opinion of many commentators and travelers in Palestine, the original Gethsemane was situated somewhat higher on the slope. See illustration facing p. 513.

Sit ye here. Eight of the disciples were bidden to remain near, probably just inside the gate of the garden.

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