Matthew 26:38. My soul is exceeding sorrowful. Comp. John 12:27. A sufferer all His life, His sufferings now increased, even unto death. His human body would have given way under the sorrow of His human soul, had not strength been imparted by the ministrations of an angel (Luke 22:43). Soul and body interacted in Him as in us. Luke. (Matthew 22:44) narrates more particularly the physical effects of this agony.

Tarry ye here and watch with me. He would have friends near Him, but does not say: Pray with me; in this conflict He must be alone. His command was not merely to keep awake out of sympathy with Him, but to be on their guard against coming dangers. Even then He showed care for them.

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