Matthew 26:39
King James Version
8 Jun 2026
“And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt.”
πατήρ
When Jesus teaches His disciples to pray, He begins with the most radical word imaginable — Father. In the ancient world, approaching God as Father was almost unthinkable. Jesus opens the door and says: this is how you come. Not as a subject before a king. As a child before a Father who already knows what you need.
πίπτω
He fell
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πίπτω
To fall, to drop, to fail. Pipto. A sparrow does not fall to the ground outside your Father's care. Nothing happens to you by accident. Every fall is within the knowledge of God.
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θέλημα
Will
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θέλημα
Will, purpose, desire. Thelema. Your will be done on earth as in heaven. The will of God is not a hidden code to crack. It is a character to reflect and a kingdom to advance.
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παρέρχομαι
Pass
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παρέρχομαι
To pass away, to go past, to pass by. Parerchomai. Heaven and earth will pass away but My words will not pass away. Everything visible is temporary. Only His word endures.
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προσεύχομαι
praying
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προσεύχομαι
To pray, to make supplication. Proseuchomai. Pray without ceasing. Prayer is not a scheduled activity. It is the ongoing conversation of a heart in relationship with God.
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μικρός
a little
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μικρός
Small, little, least. Mikros. Unless you become like a little child. The kingdom belongs to the small in their own eyes. Greatness in the kingdom is measured differently.
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δυνατός
possible
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δυνατός
Possible, able, powerful. Dunatos. What is impossible with man is possible with God. The impossibilities of your life are the invitation for God to show what He can do.
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ποτήριον
Cup
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ποτήριον
Cup, drinking vessel. Poterion. This cup is the new covenant in My blood. The cup that Jesus drank is the cup that became our salvation. Drink in remembrance of Him.
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οὗτος
this;
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οὗτος
This, this one, this person. This is My Son whom I love. With Him I am well pleased. The words spoken over Jesus are spoken over you through your union with Him.
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θέλω
wish
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θέλω
To will, to wish, to desire. Thelo. I am willing be made clean. Jesus was always willing to heal, forgive and restore. His willingness has not changed.
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λέγω
saying;
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λέγω
To say, to speak with authority. Jesus said and it was so. When Jesus speaks everything listens. His words carry the weight of creation behind them.
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πρόσωπον
face
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πρόσωπον
the front (as being towards view), i.e. the countenance, aspect, appearance, surface; by implication, presence, person
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πλήν
Nevertheless
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πλήν
moreover (besides), i.e. albeit, save that, rather, yet
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προέρχομαι
having gone forward
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προέρχομαι
to go onward, precede (in place or time)
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εἰμί
it is,
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εἰμί
I exist (used only when emphatic)
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εἰ
if
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εἰ
if, whether, that, etc.
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