Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch with me.
Then he told them, 'I'm drowning in sadness right now, like, it's so heavy I could die from it. Stay here and keep me company.'
Even Jesus needed his friends to stay close when everything felt overwhelming.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of Matthew, this verse takes place in the Garden of Gethsemane shortly after the Last Supper, as Jesus prepares for his impending betrayal by Judas and his arrest by the authorities. Jesus is speaking to his closest disciples, revealing his intense emotional anguish as he faces the weight of his upcoming suffering and death on the cross. This scene underscores the humanity of Jesus, showing his vulnerability in prayer before his ultimate sacrifice.
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