Matthew 26:41
Matthew 26 · shown in the Douay-Rheims
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Read Matthew 26:41 in the NABRE onlineWatch ye, and pray that ye enter not into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh weak.
Reflection
Jesus says this to disciples who fell asleep when he needed them most. The spirit is willing — he does not deny that — but the body is weak, and temptation exploits the gap between intention and follow-through. Watchfulness is the answer he names, not willpower.