Mark 14:38
Strong's Lexicon
Watch
γρηγορεῖτε (grēgoreite)
Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's Greek 1127: (a) I am awake (in the night), watch, (b) I am watchful, on the alert, vigilant. From egeiro; to keep awake, i.e. Watch.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's Greek 2532: And, even, also, namely.

pray
προσεύχεσθε (proseuchesthe)
Verb - Present Imperative Middle or Passive - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's Greek 4336: To pray, pray for, offer prayer. From pros and euchomai; to pray to God, i.e. Supplicate, worship.

so that
ἵνα (hina)
Conjunction
Strong's Greek 2443: In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.

you will not enter
ἔλθητε (elthēte)
Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's Greek 2064: To come, go.

into
εἰς (eis)
Preposition
Strong's Greek 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.

temptation.
πειρασμόν (peirasmon)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 3986: From peirazo; a putting to proof (of good), experience (of evil), solicitation, discipline or provocation); by implication, adversity.

For
μὲν (men)
Conjunction
Strong's Greek 3303: A primary particle; properly, indicative of affirmation or concession; usually followed by a contrasted clause with de.

the
τὸ (to)
Article - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's Greek 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

spirit
πνεῦμα (pneuma)
Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's Greek 4151: Wind, breath, spirit.

[is] willing,
πρόθυμον (prothymon)
Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's Greek 4289: Eager, ready, willing, prompt. From pro and thumos; forward in spirit, i.e. Predisposed; neuter alacrity.

but
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's Greek 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

the
()
Article - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's Greek 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

body
σὰρξ (sarx)
Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's Greek 4561: Flesh, body, human nature, materiality; kindred.

[is] weak.
ἀσθενής (asthenēs)
Adjective - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's Greek 772: (lit: not strong), (a) weak (physically, or morally), (b) infirm, sick. Strengthless.

Parallel Strong's
Berean Study Bible
Watch and pray so that you will not enter into temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak.

Young's Literal Translation
Watch ye and pray, that ye may not enter into temptation; the spirit indeed is forward, but the flesh weak.’

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Stay awake and pray so that you won’t enter into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.”

New American Standard Bible
"Keep watching and praying that you may not come into temptation; the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak."

King James Bible
Watch ye and pray, lest ye enter into temptation. The spirit truly [is] ready, but the flesh [is] weak.
Parallel Verses
New International Version
Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak."

New Living Translation
Keep watch and pray, so that you will not give in to temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak."

English Standard Version
Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.”

New American Standard Bible
"Keep watching and praying that you may not come into temptation; the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak."

King James Bible
Watch ye and pray, lest ye enter into temptation. The spirit truly is ready, but the flesh is weak.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Stay awake and pray so that you won't enter into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak."

International Standard Version
All of you must stay awake and pray that you won't be tempted. The spirit is indeed willing, but the body is weak."

NET Bible
Stay awake and pray that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak."

American Standard Version
Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.

English Revised Version
Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.

Young's Literal Translation
Watch ye and pray, that ye may not enter into temptation; the spirit indeed is forward, but the flesh weak.'
















Cross References
Matthew 26:41
Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.

Mark 14:37
And he cometh, and findeth them sleeping, and saith unto Peter, Simon, sleepest thou? couldest not thou watch one hour?

Mark 14:39
And again he went away, and prayed, and spake the same words.

Mark 1:1
The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God;

Mark 14:36
And he said, Abba, Father, all things are possible unto thee; take away this cup from me: nevertheless not what I will, but what thou wilt.

Mark 14:35
And he went forward a little, and fell on the ground, and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass from him.

Mark 14:40
And when he returned, he found them asleep again, (for their eyes were heavy,) neither wist they what to answer him.

Mark 14:41
And he cometh the third time, and saith unto them, Sleep on now, and take your rest: it is enough, the hour is come; behold, the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.
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