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Matthew

Matthew 24:43

But know this, that if the goodman of the house had known in what watch the thief would come, he would have watched, and would not have suffered his house to be broken up.

Plain English · paraphraseBut understand this: if the homeowner had known which hour the thief would come, he would have stayed awake and would not have let his house be broken into.

Latin · Clementine VulgateIllud autem scitote, quoniam si sciret paterfamilias qua hora fur venturus esset, vigilaret utique, et non sineret perfodi domum suam.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881εκεινο δε γινωσκετε οτι ει ηδει ο οικοδεσποτης ποια φυλακη ο κλεπτης ερχεται εγρηγορησεν αν και ουκ αν ειασεν διορυχθηναι την οικιαν αυτου
Matthew 24:44

Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh.

Plain English · paraphraseSo be ready too, because the Son of Man will come at a time you do not expect.

Latin · Clementine VulgateIdeo et vos estote parati: quia qua nescitis hora Filius hominis venturus est.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881δια τουτο και υμεις γινεσθε ετοιμοι οτι η ου δοκειτε ωρα ο υιος του ανθρωπου ερχεται
Matthew 24:45

Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season?

Plain English · paraphraseWho then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his master has made ruler over his household, to give them food at the right time?

Latin · Clementine VulgateQuis, putas, est fidelis servus, et prudens, quem constituit dominus suus super familiam suam ut det illis cibum in tempore?
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881τις αρα εστιν ο πιστος δουλος και φρονιμος ον κατεστησεν ο κυριος επι της οικετειας αυτου του δουναι αυτοις την τροφην εν καιρω
Matthew 24:46

Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing.

Plain English · paraphraseBlessed is that servant, whom his lord when he comes will find doing this.

Latin · Clementine VulgateBeatus ille servus, quem cum venerit dominus ejus, invenerit sic facientem.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881μακαριος ο δουλος εκεινος ον ελθων ο κυριος αυτου ευρησει ουτως ποιουντα
Matthew 24:47

Verily I say unto you, That he shall make him ruler over all his goods.

Plain English · paraphraseI tell you the truth, he will put him in charge of all his possessions.

Latin · Clementine VulgateAmen dico vobis, quoniam super omnia bona sua constituet eum.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881αμην λεγω υμιν οτι επι πασιν τοις υπαρχουσιν αυτου καταστησει αυτον
Matthew 24:48

But and if that evil servant shall say in his heart, My lord delayeth his coming;

Plain English · paraphraseBut if that evil servant says in his heart, "My master is delaying his coming,"

Latin · Clementine VulgateSi autem dixerit malus servus ille in corde suo: Moram fecit dominus meus venire:
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881εαν δε ειπη ο κακος δουλος εκεινος εν τη καρδια αυτου χρονιζει μου ο κυριος
Matthew 24:49

And shall begin to smite his fellowservants, and to eat and drink with the drunken;

Plain English · paraphraseAnd he will begin to beat his fellow servants and eat and drink with the drunkards.

Latin · Clementine Vulgateet cœperit percutere conservos suos, manducet autem et bibat cum ebriosis:
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881και αρξηται τυπτειν τους συνδουλους αυτου εσθιη δε και πινη μετα των μεθυοντων
Matthew 24:50

The lord of that servant shall come in a day when he looketh not for him, and in an hour that he is not aware of,

Plain English · paraphraseThe master of that servant will come on a day he does not expect, and at an hour he is not aware of.

Latin · Clementine Vulgateveniet dominus servi illius in die qua non sperat, et hora qua ignorat:
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881ηξει ο κυριος του δουλου εκεινου εν ημερα η ου προσδοκα και εν ωρα η ου γινωσκει
Matthew 24:51

And shall cut him asunder, and appoint him his portion with the hypocrites: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

Plain English · paraphraseAnd he will cut him in two and assign him his place with the hypocrites. There will be weeping and grinding of teeth.

Latin · Clementine Vulgateet dividet eum, partemque ejus ponet cum hypocritis: illic erit fletus et stridor dentium.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881και διχοτομησει αυτον και το μερος αυτου μετα των υποκριτων θησει εκει εσται ο κλαυθμος και ο βρυγμος των οδοντων
Matthew 25:1

Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.

Plain English · paraphraseThen the kingdom of heaven will be like ten young women who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom.

Latin · Clementine VulgateTunc simile erit regnum cælorum decem virginibus: quæ accipientes lampades suas exierunt obviam sponso et sponsæ.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881τοτε ομοιωθησεται η βασιλεια των ουρανων δεκα παρθενοις αιτινες λαβουσαι τας λαμπαδας εαυτων εξηλθον εις υπαντησιν του νυμφιου
Matthew 25:2

And five of them were wise, and five were foolish.

Latin · Clementine VulgateQuinque autem ex eis erant fatuæ, et quinque prudentes:
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881πεντε δε εξ αυτων ησαν μωραι και πεντε φρονιμοι
Matthew 25:3

They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them:

Plain English · paraphraseThe ones who were foolish took their lamps but did not take any oil with them.

Latin · Clementine Vulgatesed quinque fatuæ, acceptis lampadibus, non sumpserunt oleum secum:
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881αι γαρ μωραι λαβουσαι τας λαμπαδας [αυτων] ουκ ελαβον μεθ εαυτων ελαιον
Matthew 25:4

But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps.

Latin · Clementine Vulgateprudentes vero acceperunt oleum in vasis suis cum lampadibus.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881αι δε φρονιμοι ελαβον ελαιον εν τοις αγγειοις μετα των λαμπαδων εαυτων
Matthew 25:5

While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept.

Plain English · paraphraseWhile the bridegroom stayed away, they all fell asleep.

Latin · Clementine VulgateMoram autem faciente sponso, dormitaverunt omnes et dormierunt.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881χρονιζοντος δε του νυμφιου ενυσταξαν πασαι και εκαθευδον
Matthew 25:6

And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him.

Plain English · paraphraseAnd at midnight there was a cry: "Look, the bridegroom is coming! Go out to meet him."

Latin · Clementine VulgateMedia autem nocte clamor factus est: Ecce sponsus venit, exite obviam ei.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881μεσης δε νυκτος κραυγη γεγονεν ιδου ο νυμφιος εξερχεσθε εις απαντησιν
Matthew 25:7

Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps.

Plain English · paraphraseThen all those virgins got up and trimmed their lamps.

Latin · Clementine VulgateTunc surrexerunt omnes virgines illæ, et ornaverunt lampades suas.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881τοτε ηγερθησαν πασαι αι παρθενοι εκειναι και εκοσμησαν τας λαμπαδας εαυτων
Matthew 25:8

And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out.

Plain English · paraphraseAnd the foolish said to the wise, "Give us some of your oil, for our lamps have gone out."

Latin · Clementine VulgateFatuæ autem sapientibus dixerunt: Date nobis de oleo vestro, quia lampades nostræ extinguuntur.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881αι δε μωραι ταις φρονιμοις ειπαν δοτε ημιν εκ του ελαιου υμων οτι αι λαμπαδες ημων σβεννυνται
Matthew 25:9

But the wise answered, saying, Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you: but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves.

Plain English · paraphraseBut the wise answered, saying, No, because there may not be enough for us and for you. Instead, go to those who sell and buy for yourselves.

Latin · Clementine VulgateResponderunt prudentes, dicentes: Ne forte non sufficiat nobis, et vobis, ite potius ad vendentes, et emite vobis.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881απεκριθησαν δε αι φρονιμοι λεγουσαι μηποτε ου μη αρκεση ημιν και υμιν πορευεσθε μαλλον προς τους πωλουντας και αγορασατε εαυταις
Matthew 25:10

And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: and the door was shut.

Latin · Clementine VulgateDum autem irent emere, venit sponsus: et quæ paratæ erant, intraverunt cum eo ad nuptias, et clausa est janua.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881απερχομενων δε αυτων αγορασαι ηλθεν ο νυμφιος και αι ετοιμοι εισηλθον μετ αυτου εις τους γαμους και εκλεισθη η θυρα
Matthew 25:11

Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us.

Latin · Clementine VulgateNovissime vero veniunt et reliquæ virgines, dicentes: Domine, domine, aperi nobis.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881υστερον δε ερχονται και αι λοιπαι παρθενοι λεγουσαι κυριε κυριε ανοιξον ημιν
Matthew 25:12

But he answered and said, Verily I say unto you, I know you not.

Plain English · paraphraseBut he answered and said, "I tell you the truth, I don't know you."

Latin · Clementine VulgateAt ille respondens, ait: Amen dico vobis, nescio vos.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881ο δε αποκριθεις ειπεν αμην λεγω υμιν ουκ οιδα υμας
Matthew 25:13

Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh.

Latin · Clementine VulgateVigilate itaque, quia nescitis diem, neque horam.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881γρηγορειτε ουν οτι ουκ οιδατε την ημεραν ουδε την ωραν
Matthew 25:14

For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods.

Plain English · paraphraseThe kingdom of heaven is like a man who was going to a distant country. He called his servants and gave them his possessions.

Latin · Clementine VulgateSicut enim homo peregre proficiscens, vocavit servos suos, et tradidit illis bona sua.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881ωσπερ γαρ ανθρωπος αποδημων εκαλεσεν τους ιδιους δουλους και παρεδωκεν αυτοις τα υπαρχοντα αυτου
Matthew 25:15

And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability; and straightway took his journey.

Plain English · paraphraseAnd to one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to each person according to their ability; and immediately he went on his journey.

Latin · Clementine VulgateEt uni dedit quinque talenta, alii autem duo, alii vero unum, unicuique secundum propriam virtutem: et profectus est statim.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881και ω μεν εδωκεν πεντε ταλαντα ω δε δυο ω δε εν εκαστω κατα την ιδιαν δυναμιν και απεδημησεν ευθεως
Matthew 25:16

Then he that had received the five talents went and traded with the same, and made them other five talents.

Plain English · paraphraseThen the one who had received five talents went and traded with them, and gained five more talents.

Latin · Clementine VulgateAbiit autem qui quinque talenta acceperat, et operatus est in eis, et lucratus est alia quinque.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881πορευθεις ο τα πεντε ταλαντα λαβων ηργασατο εν αυτοις και εκερδησεν αλλα πεντε
Matthew 25:17

And likewise he that had received two, he also gained other two.

Plain English · paraphraseAnd the one who had received two, he also gained two more.

Latin · Clementine VulgateSimiliter et qui duo acceperat, lucratus est alia duo.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881ωσαυτως ο τα δυο εκερδησεν αλλα δυο
Matthew 25:18

But he that had received one went and digged in the earth, and hid his lord’s money.

Plain English · paraphraseBut the one who received one went and dug in the earth and hid his master's money.

Latin · Clementine VulgateQui autem unum acceperat, abiens fodit in terram, et abscondit pecuniam domini sui.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881ο δε το εν λαβων απελθων ωρυξεν γην και εκρυψεν το αργυριον του κυριου αυτου
Matthew 25:19

After a long time the lord of those servants cometh, and reckoneth with them.

Plain English · paraphraseAfter a long time, the master of those servants came and settled accounts with them.

Latin · Clementine VulgatePost multum vero temporis venit dominus servorum illorum, et posuit rationem cum eis.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881μετα δε πολυν χρονον ερχεται ο κυριος των δουλων εκεινων και συναιρει λογον μετ αυτων
Matthew 25:20

And so he that had received five talents came and brought other five talents, saying, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me five talents: behold, I have gained beside them five talents more.

Plain English · paraphraseAnd so the one who had received five talents came and brought five more talents, saying, "Lord, you gave me five talents. Look, I have made five more talents in addition to them."

Latin · Clementine VulgateEt accedens qui quinque talenta acceperat, obtulit alia quinque talenta, dicens: Domine, quinque talenta tradidisti mihi, ecce alia quinque superlucratus sum.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881και προσελθων ο τα πεντε ταλαντα λαβων προσηνεγκεν αλλα πεντε ταλαντα λεγων κυριε πεντε ταλαντα μοι παρεδωκας ιδε αλλα πεντε ταλαντα εκερδησα
Matthew 25:21

His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.

Plain English · paraphraseHis master said to him, "Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful with a few things. I will put you in charge of many things. Enter into the joy of your master."

Latin · Clementine VulgateAit illi dominus ejus: Euge serve bone, et fidelis: quia super pauca fuisti fidelis, super multa te constituam; intra in gaudium domini tui.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881εφη αυτω ο κυριος αυτου ευ δουλε αγαθε και πιστε επι ολιγα ης πιστος επι πολλων σε καταστησω εισελθε εις την χαραν του κυριου σου
Matthew 25:22

He also that had received two talents came and said, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me two talents: behold, I have gained two other talents beside them.

Plain English · paraphraseThe one who had received two talents came and said, "Lord, you gave me two talents. Look, I have made two more talents in addition to them."

Latin · Clementine VulgateAccessit autem et qui duo talenta acceperat, et ait: Domine, duo talenta tradidisti mihi, ecce alia duo lucratus sum.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881προσελθων και ο τα δυο ταλαντα ειπεν κυριε δυο ταλαντα μοι παρεδωκας ιδε αλλα δυο ταλαντα εκερδησα
Matthew 25:23

His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.

Plain English · paraphraseHis master said to him, "Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a few things. I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your master."

Latin · Clementine VulgateAit illi dominus ejus: Euge serve bone, et fidelis: quia super pauca fuisti fidelis, super multa te constituam; intra in gaudium domini tui.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881εφη αυτω ο κυριος αυτου ευ δουλε αγαθε και πιστε επι ολιγα ης πιστος επι πολλων σε καταστησω εισελθε εις την χαραν του κυριου σου
Matthew 25:24

Then he which had received the one talent came and said, Lord, I knew thee that thou art an hard man, reaping where thou hast not sown, and gathering where thou hast not strawed:

Plain English · paraphraseThen the one who had received one talent came and said, "Lord, I knew you were a hard man, reaping where you had not sown, and gathering where you had not scattered."

Latin · Clementine VulgateAccedens autem et qui unum talentum acceperat, ait: Domine, scio quia homo durus es; metis ubi non seminasti, et congregas ubi non sparsisti:
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881προσελθων δε και ο το εν ταλαντον ειληφως ειπεν κυριε εγνων σε οτι σκληρος ει ανθρωπος θεριζων οπου ουκ εσπειρας και συναγων οθεν ου διεσκορπισας
Matthew 25:25

And I was afraid, and went and hid thy talent in the earth: lo, there thou hast that is thine.

Plain English · paraphraseAnd I was afraid, so I went and hid your talent in the ground. Here, there you have what is yours.

Latin · Clementine Vulgateet timens abii, et abscondi talentum tuum in terra: ecce habes quod tuum est.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881και φοβηθεις απελθων εκρυψα το ταλαντον σου εν τη γη ιδε εχεις το σον
Matthew 25:26

His lord answered and said unto him, Thou wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I have not strawed:

Latin · Clementine VulgateRespondens autem dominus ejus, dixit ei: Serve male, et piger, sciebas quia meto ubi non semino, et congrego ubi non sparsi:
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881αποκριθεις δε ο κυριος αυτου ειπεν αυτω πονηρε δουλε και οκνηρε ηδεις οτι θεριζω οπου ουκ εσπειρα και συναγω οθεν ου διεσκορπισα
Matthew 25:27

Thou oughtest therefore to have put my money to the exchangers, and then at my coming I should have received mine own with usury.

Plain English · paraphraseYou should have put my money to the money changers, so that when I came, I would have received my own with interest.

Latin · Clementine Vulgateoportuit ergo te committere pecuniam meam numulariis, et veniens ego recepissem utique quod meum est cum usura.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881εδει σε ουν βαλειν τα αργυρια μου τοις τραπεζιταις και ελθων εγω εκομισαμην αν το εμον συν τοκω
Matthew 25:28

Take therefore the talent from him, and give it unto him which hath ten talents.

Plain English · paraphraseTake then the talent from him, and give it to the one who has ten talents.

Latin · Clementine VulgateTollite itaque ab eo talentum, et date ei qui habet decem talenta:
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881αρατε ουν απ αυτου το ταλαντον και δοτε τω εχοντι τα δεκα ταλαντα
Matthew 25:29

For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that hath not shall be taken away even that which he hath.

Plain English · paraphraseFor everyone who has will be given more, and they will have an abundance. But from the one who has nothing, even what they have will be taken away.

Latin · Clementine Vulgateomni enim habenti dabitur, et abundabit: ei autem qui non habet, et quod videtur habere, auferetur ab eo.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881τω γαρ εχοντι παντι δοθησεται και περισσευθησεται του δε μη εχοντος και ο εχει αρθησεται απ αυτου
Matthew 25:30

And cast ye the unprofitable servant into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

Plain English · paraphraseAnd throw the useless servant into the outer darkness. There will be weeping and grinding of teeth there.

Latin · Clementine VulgateEt inutilem servum ejicite in tenebras exteriores: illic erit fletus, et stridor dentium.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881και τον αχρειον δουλον εκβαλετε εις το σκοτος το εξωτερον εκει εσται ο κλαυθμος και ο βρυγμος των οδοντων
Matthew 25:31

When the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory:

Plain English · paraphraseWhen the Son of Man comes in his glory, with all the holy angels with him, then he will sit on the throne of his glory:

Latin · Clementine VulgateCum autem venerit Filius hominis in majestate sua, et omnes angeli cum eo, tunc sedebit super sedem majestatis suæ:
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881οταν δε ελθη ο υιος του ανθρωπου εν τη δοξη αυτου και παντες οι αγγελοι μετ αυτου τοτε καθισει επι θρονου δοξης αυτου
Matthew 25:32

And before him shall be gathered all nations: and he shall separate them one from another, as a shepherd divideth his sheep from the goats:

Plain English · paraphraseAnd before him all nations will be gathered. He will separate them from each other, as a shepherd separates his sheep from the goats.

Latin · Clementine Vulgateet congregabuntur ante eum omnes gentes, et separabit eos ab invicem, sicut pastor segregat oves ab hædis:
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881και συναχθησονται εμπροσθεν αυτου παντα τα εθνη και αφορισει αυτους απ αλληλων ωσπερ ο ποιμην αφοριζει τα προβατα απο των εριφων
Matthew 25:33

And he shall set the sheep on his right hand, but the goats on the left.

Plain English · paraphraseAnd he will place the sheep on his right hand, but the goats on his left.

Latin · Clementine Vulgateet statuet oves quidem a dextris suis, hædos autem a sinistris.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881και στησει τα μεν προβατα εκ δεξιων αυτου τα δε εριφια εξ ευωνυμων
Matthew 25:34

Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world:

Plain English · paraphraseThen the King will say to those on his right, "Come, you who are blessed by my Father. Take possession of the kingdom that was prepared for you since the world began:"

Latin · Clementine VulgateTunc dicet rex his qui a dextris ejus erunt: Venite benedicti Patris mei, possidete paratum vobis regnum a constitutione mundi:
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881τοτε ερει ο βασιλευς τοις εκ δεξιων αυτου δευτε οι ευλογημενοι του πατρος μου κληρονομησατε την ητοιμασμενην υμιν βασιλειαν απο καταβολης κοσμου
Matthew 25:35

For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in:

Latin · Clementine Vulgateesurivi enim, et dedistis mihi manducare: sitivi, et dedistis mihi bibere: hospes eram, et collegistis me:
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881επεινασα γαρ και εδωκατε μοι φαγειν εδιψησα και εποτισατε με ξενος ημην και συνηγαγετε με
Matthew 25:36

Naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me: I was in prison, and ye came unto me.

Latin · Clementine Vulgatenudus, et cooperuistis me: infirmus, et visitastis me: in carcere eram, et venistis ad me.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881γυμνος και περιεβαλετε με ησθενησα και επεσκεψασθε με εν φυλακη ημην και ηλθατε προς με
Matthew 25:37

Then shall the righteous answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, and fed thee? or thirsty, and gave thee drink?

Plain English · paraphraseThen the righteous will answer him, saying, "Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you? Or thirsty and give you something to drink?"

Latin · Clementine VulgateTunc respondebunt ei justi, dicentes: Domine, quando te vidimus esurientem, et pavimus te: sitientem, et dedimus tibi potum?
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881τοτε αποκριθησονται αυτω οι δικαιοι λεγοντες κυριε ποτε σε ειδαμεν πεινωντα και εθρεψαμεν η διψωντα και εποτισαμεν
Matthew 25:38

When saw we thee a stranger, and took thee in? or naked, and clothed thee?

Plain English · paraphraseWhen did we see you as a stranger and take you in? Or find you naked and clothe you?

Latin · Clementine Vulgatequando autem te vidimus hospitem, et collegimus te: aut nudum, et cooperuimus te?
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881ποτε δε σε ειδαμεν ξενον και συνηγαγομεν η γυμνον και περιεβαλομεν
Matthew 25:39

Or when saw we thee sick, or in prison, and came unto thee?

Plain English · paraphraseOr when did we see you sick or in prison and go to you?

Latin · Clementine Vulgateaut quando te vidimus infirmum, aut in carcere, et venimus ad te?
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881ποτε δε σε ειδομεν ασθενουντα η εν φυλακη και ηλθομεν προς σε
Matthew 25:40

And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.

Plain English · paraphraseAnd the King shall answer and say to them, I tell you the truth, whenever you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.

Latin · Clementine VulgateEt respondens rex, dicet illis: Amen dico vobis, quamdiu fecistis uni ex his fratribus meis minimis, mihi fecistis.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881και αποκριθεις ο βασιλευς ερει αυτοις αμην λεγω υμιν εφ οσον εποιησατε ενι τουτων των αδελφων μου των ελαχιστων εμοι εποιησατε
Matthew 25:41

Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels:

Plain English · paraphraseThen he will also say to those on his left, "Go away from me, you cursed ones, into eternal fire, which was prepared for the devil and his angels."

Latin · Clementine VulgateTunc dicet et his qui a sinistris erunt: Discedite a me maledicti in ignem æternum, qui paratus est diabolo, et angelis ejus:
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881τοτε ερει και τοις εξ ευωνυμων πορευεσθε απ εμου κατηραμενοι εις το πυρ το αιωνιον το ητοιμασμενον τω διαβολω και τοις αγγελοις αυτου
Matthew 25:42

For I was an hungred, and ye gave me no meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me no drink:

Plain English · paraphraseFor I was hungry, and you gave me no food. I was thirsty, and you gave me no drink.

Latin · Clementine Vulgateesurivi enim, et non dedistis mihi manducare: sitivi, et non desistis mihi potum:
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881επεινασα γαρ και ουκ εδωκατε μοι φαγειν [και] εδιψησα και ουκ εποτισατε με
Matthew 25:43

I was a stranger, and ye took me not in: naked, and ye clothed me not: sick, and in prison, and ye visited me not.

Plain English · paraphraseI was a stranger, and you did not welcome me. I was naked, and you did not clothe me. I was sick and in prison, and you did not visit me.

Latin · Clementine Vulgatehospes eram, et non collegistis me: nudus, et non cooperuistis me: infirmus, et in carcere, et non visitastis me.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881ξενος ημην και ου συνηγαγετε με γυμνος και ου περιεβαλετε με ασθενης και εν φυλακη και ουκ επεσκεψασθε με
Matthew 25:44

Then shall they also answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, or athirst, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not minister unto thee?

Plain English · paraphraseThen they will also answer him, saying, "Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty, or a stranger, or without clothes, or sick, or in prison, and not help you?"

Latin · Clementine VulgateTunc respondebunt ei et ipsi, dicentes: Domine, quando te vidimus esurientem, aut sitientem, aut hospitem, aut nudum, aut infirmum, aut in carcere, et non ministravimus tibi?
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881τοτε αποκριθησονται και αυτοι λεγοντες κυριε ποτε σε ειδομεν πεινωντα η διψωντα η ξενον η γυμνον η ασθενη η εν φυλακη και ου διηκονησαμεν σοι
Matthew 25:45

Then shall he answer them, saying, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye did it not to one of the least of these, ye did it not to me.

Plain English · paraphraseThen he will answer them, saying, I tell you the truth, inasmuch as you did not do it to one of the least of these, you did not do it to me.

Latin · Clementine VulgateTunc respondebit illis, dicens: Amen dico vobis: Quamdiu non fecistis uni de minoribus his, nec mihi fecistis.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881τοτε αποκριθησεται αυτοις λεγων αμην λεγω υμιν εφ οσον ουκ εποιησατε ενι τουτων των ελαχιστων ουδε εμοι εποιησατε
Matthew 25:46

And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal.

Plain English · paraphraseAnd these will go away into everlasting punishment, but the righteous into eternal life.

Latin · Clementine VulgateEt ibunt hi in supplicium æternum: justi autem in vitam æternam.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881και απελευσονται ουτοι εις κολασιν αιωνιον οι δε δικαιοι εις ζωην αιωνιον
Matthew 26:1

And it came to pass, when Jesus had finished all these sayings, he said unto his disciples,

Plain English · paraphraseWhen Jesus had finished saying all these things, he said to his disciples,

Latin · Clementine VulgateEt factum est: cum consummasset Jesus sermones hos omnes, dixit discipulis suis:
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881και εγενετο οτε ετελεσεν ο ιησους παντας τους λογους τουτους ειπεν τοις μαθηταις αυτου
Matthew 26:2

Ye know that after two days is the feast of the passover, and the Son of man is betrayed to be crucified.

Plain English · paraphraseYou know that in two days is the Passover feast, and the Son of Man will be handed over to be crucified.

Latin · Clementine VulgateScitis quia post biduum Pascha fiet, et Filius hominis tradetur ut crucifigatur.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881οιδατε οτι μετα δυο ημερας το πασχα γινεται και ο υιος του ανθρωπου παραδιδοται εις το σταυρωθηναι
Matthew 26:3

Then assembled together the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders of the people, unto the palace of the high priest, who was called Caiaphas,

Plain English · paraphraseThen the chief priests, the scribes, and the elders of the people gathered together at the palace of the high priest, who was named Caiaphas.

Latin · Clementine VulgateTunc congregati sunt principes sacerdotum, et seniores populi, in atrium principis sacerdotum, qui dicebatur Caiphas:
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881τοτε συνηχθησαν οι αρχιερεις και οι πρεσβυτεροι του λαου εις την αυλην του αρχιερεως του λεγομενου καιαφα
Matthew 26:4

And consulted that they might take Jesus by subtilty, and kill him.

Plain English · paraphraseAnd they planned to take Jesus secretly and kill him.

Latin · Clementine Vulgateet consilium fecerunt ut Jesum dolo tenerent, et occiderent.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881και συνεβουλευσαντο ινα τον ιησουν δολω κρατησωσιν και αποκτεινωσιν
Matthew 26:5

But they said, Not on the feast day, lest there be an uproar among the people.

Plain English · paraphraseBut they said, "Not on the feast day, because it might cause an uproar among the people."

Latin · Clementine VulgateDicebant autem: Non in die festo, ne forte tumultus fieret in populo.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881ελεγον δε μη εν τη εορτη ινα μη θορυβος γενηται εν τω λαω
Matthew 26:6

Now when Jesus was in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper,

Latin · Clementine VulgateCum autem Jesus esset in Bethania in domo Simonis leprosi,
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881του δε ιησου γενομενου εν βηθανια εν οικια σιμωνος του λεπρου
Matthew 26:7

There came unto him a woman having an alabaster box of very precious ointment, and poured it on his head, as he sat at meat.

Plain English · paraphraseA woman came to him with an alabaster jar of very expensive ointment. She poured it on his head while he was sitting at the meal.

Latin · Clementine Vulgateaccessit ad eum mulier habens alabastrum unguenti pretiosi, et effudit super caput ipsius recumbentis.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881προσηλθεν αυτω γυνη εχουσα αλαβαστρον μυρου βαρυτιμου και κατεχεεν επι της κεφαλης αυτου ανακειμενου
Matthew 26:8

But when his disciples saw it, they had indignation, saying, To what purpose is this waste?

Plain English · paraphraseBut when his disciples saw it, they were upset. They said, "What good is this waste?"

Latin · Clementine VulgateVidentes autem discipuli, indignati sunt, dicentes: Ut quid perditio hæc?
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881ιδοντες δε οι μαθηται ηγανακτησαν λεγοντες εις τι η απωλεια αυτη
Matthew 26:9

For this ointment might have been sold for much, and given to the poor.

Plain English · paraphraseThis perfume could have been sold for a lot of money and given to the poor.

Latin · Clementine Vulgatepotuit enim istud venundari multo, et dari pauperibus.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881εδυνατο γαρ τουτο πραθηναι πολλου και δοθηναι πτωχοις
Matthew 26:10

When Jesus understood it, he said unto them, Why trouble ye the woman? for she hath wrought a good work upon me.

Plain English · paraphraseWhen Jesus understood this, he said to them, "Why are you troubling the woman? She has done a good thing for me."

Latin · Clementine VulgateSciens autem Jesus, ait illis: Quid molesti estis huic mulieri? opus enim bonum operata est in me.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881γνους δε ο ιησους ειπεν αυτοις τι κοπους παρεχετε τη γυναικι εργον γαρ καλον ηργασατο εις εμε
Matthew 26:11

For ye have the poor always with you; but me ye have not always.

Plain English · paraphrase"For you will always have the poor with you, but you will not always have me."

Latin · Clementine VulgateNam semper pauperes habetis vobiscum: me autem non semper habetis.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881παντοτε γαρ τους πτωχους εχετε μεθ εαυτων εμε δε ου παντοτε εχετε
Matthew 26:12

For in that she hath poured this ointment on my body, she did it for my burial.

Plain English · paraphraseBecause she poured this oil on my body, she was preparing for my burial.

Latin · Clementine VulgateMittens enim hæc unguentum hoc in corpus meum, ad sepeliendum me fecit.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881βαλουσα γαρ αυτη το μυρον τουτο επι του σωματος μου προς το ενταφιασαι με εποιησεν
Matthew 26:13

Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached in the whole world, there shall also this, that this woman hath done, be told for a memorial of her.

Plain English · paraphraseI tell you the truth: wherever this good news is preached throughout the world, what this woman has done will also be told in memory of her.

Latin · Clementine VulgateAmen dico vobis, ubicumque prædicatum fuerit hoc Evangelium in toto mundo, dicetur et quod hæc fecit in memoriam ejus.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881αμην λεγω υμιν οπου εαν κηρυχθη το ευαγγελιον τουτο εν ολω τω κοσμω λαληθησεται και ο εποιησεν αυτη εις μνημοσυνον αυτης
Matthew 26:14

Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, went unto the chief priests,

Latin · Clementine VulgateTunc abiit unus de duodecim, qui dicebatur Judas Iscariotes, ad principes sacerdotum:
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881τοτε πορευθεις εις των δωδεκα ο λεγομενος ιουδας ισκαριωτης προς τους αρχιερεις
Matthew 26:15

And said unto them, What will ye give me, and I will deliver him unto you? And they covenanted with him for thirty pieces of silver.

Plain English · paraphraseHe said to them, "What will you give me, and I will hand him over to you?" They made a deal with him for thirty pieces of silver.

Latin · Clementine Vulgateet ait illis: Quid vultis mihi dare, et ego vobis eum tradam? At illi constituerunt ei triginta argenteos.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881ειπεν τι θελετε μοι δουναι καγω υμιν παραδωσω αυτον οι δε εστησαν αυτω τριακοντα αργυρια
Matthew 26:16

And from that time he sought opportunity to betray him.

Plain English · paraphraseAnd from that time he looked for a chance to betray him.

Latin · Clementine VulgateEt exinde quærebat opportunitatem ut eum traderet.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881και απο τοτε εζητει ευκαιριαν ινα αυτον παραδω
Matthew 26:17

Now the first day of the feast of unleavened bread the disciples came to Jesus, saying unto him, Where wilt thou that we prepare for thee to eat the passover?

Plain English · paraphraseOn the first day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread, the disciples came to Jesus and asked, "Where do you want us to prepare for you to eat the Passover?"

Latin · Clementine VulgatePrima autem die azymorum accesserunt discipuli ad Jesum, dicentes: Ubi vis paremus tibi comedere Pascha?
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881τη δε πρωτη των αζυμων προσηλθον οι μαθηται τω ιησου λεγοντες που θελεις ετοιμασωμεν σοι φαγειν το πασχα
Matthew 26:18

And he said, Go into the city to such a man, and say unto him, The Master saith, My time is at hand; I will keep the passover at thy house with my disciples.

Plain English · paraphraseAnd he said, "Go into the city to such a man, and tell him, 'The Master says, My time is near. I will keep the Passover at your house with my disciples.'"

Latin · Clementine VulgateAt Jesus dixit: Ite in civitatem ad quemdam, et dicite ei: Magister dicit: Tempus meum prope est, apud te facio Pascha cum discipulis meis.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881ο δε ειπεν υπαγετε εις την πολιν προς τον δεινα και ειπατε αυτω ο διδασκαλος λεγει ο καιρος μου εγγυς εστιν προς σε ποιω το πασχα μετα των μαθητων μου
Matthew 26:19

And the disciples did as Jesus had appointed them; and they made ready the passover.

Plain English · paraphraseAnd the disciples did as Jesus had told them; and they prepared the Passover.

Latin · Clementine VulgateEt fecerunt discipuli sicut constituit illis Jesus, et paraverunt Pascha.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881και εποιησαν οι μαθηται ως συνεταξεν αυτοις ο ιησους και ητοιμασαν το πασχα
Matthew 26:20

Now when the even was come, he sat down with the twelve.

Plain English · paraphraseWhen evening came, he sat down with the twelve.

Latin · Clementine VulgateVespere autem facto, discumbebat cum duodecim discipulis suis.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881οψιας δε γενομενης ανεκειτο μετα των δωδεκα [μαθητων]
Matthew 26:21

And as they did eat, he said, Verily I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me.

Plain English · paraphraseAnd as they were eating, he said, "I tell you the truth, one of you will betray me."

Latin · Clementine VulgateEt edentibus illis, dixit: Amen dico vobis, quia unus vestrum me traditurus est.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881και εσθιοντων αυτων ειπεν αμην λεγω υμιν οτι εις εξ υμων παραδωσει με
Matthew 26:22

And they were exceeding sorrowful, and began every one of them to say unto him, Lord, is it I?

Plain English · paraphraseAnd they were very sad, and each one of them began to say to him, "Lord, is it me?"

Latin · Clementine VulgateEt contristati valde, cœperunt singuli dicere: Numquid ego sum Domine?
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881και λυπουμενοι σφοδρα ηρξαντο λεγειν αυτω εις εκαστος μητι εγω ειμι κυριε
Matthew 26:23

And he answered and said, He that dippeth his hand with me in the dish, the same shall betray me.

Latin · Clementine VulgateAt ipse respondens, ait: Qui intingit mecum manum in paropside, hic me tradet.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881ο δε αποκριθεις ειπεν ο εμβαψας μετ εμου την χειρα εν τω τρυβλιω ουτος με παραδωσει
Matthew 26:24

The Son of man goeth as it is written of him: but woe unto that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! it had been good for that man if he had not been born.

Plain English · paraphraseThe Son of Man will go as it is written about him. But disaster for the man who betrays the Son of Man! It would have been better for that man if he had never been born.

Latin · Clementine VulgateFilius quidem hominis vadit, sicut scriptum est de illo: væ autem homini illi, per quem Filius hominis tradetur ! bonum erat ei, si natus non fuisset homo ille.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881ο μεν υιος του ανθρωπου υπαγει καθως γεγραπται περι αυτου ουαι δε τω ανθρωπω εκεινω δι ου ο υιος του ανθρωπου παραδιδοται καλον ην αυτω ει ουκ εγεννηθη ο ανθρωπος εκεινος
Matthew 26:25

Then Judas, which betrayed him, answered and said, Master, is it I? He said unto him, Thou hast said.

Plain English · paraphraseThen Judas, who had betrayed him, answered and said, "Teacher, is it I?" He said to him, "You have said it."

Latin · Clementine VulgateRespondens autem Judas, qui tradidit eum, dixit: Numquid ego sum Rabbi? Ait illi: Tu dixisti.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881αποκριθεις δε ιουδας ο παραδιδους αυτον ειπεν μητι εγω ειμι ραββι λεγει αυτω συ ειπας
Matthew 26:26

And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body.

Plain English · paraphraseAnd as they were eating, Jesus took bread, blessed it, broke it, and gave it to the disciples. He said, "Take and eat. This is my body."

Latin · Clementine VulgateCœnantibus autem eis, accepit Jesus panem, et benedixit, ac fregit, deditque discipulis suis, et ait: Accipite, et comedite: hoc est corpus meum.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881εσθιοντων δε αυτων λαβων ο ιησους αρτον και ευλογησας εκλασεν και δους τοις μαθηταις ειπεν λαβετε φαγετε τουτο εστιν το σωμα μου
Matthew 26:27

And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it;

Plain English · paraphraseAnd he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, "Drink all of you from it."

Latin · Clementine VulgateEt accipiens calicem, gratias egit: et dedit illis, dicens: Bibite ex hoc omnes.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881και λαβων ποτηριον [και] ευχαριστησας εδωκεν αυτοις λεγων πιετε εξ αυτου παντες
Matthew 26:28

For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.

Plain English · paraphraseThis is my blood from the new agreement, poured out for many to forgive their sins.

Latin · Clementine VulgateHic est enim sanguis meus novi testamenti, qui pro multis effundetur in remissionem peccatorum.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881τουτο γαρ εστιν το αιμα μου της διαθηκης το περι πολλων εκχυννομενον εις αφεσιν αμαρτιων
Matthew 26:29

But I say unto you, I will not drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father’s kingdom.

Plain English · paraphraseBut I say to you, I will not drink from this fruit of the vine again until the day when I drink it anew with you in my Father’s kingdom.

Latin · Clementine VulgateDico autem vobis: non bibam amodo de hoc genimine vitis usque in diem illum, cum illud bibam vobiscum novum in regno Patris mei.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881λεγω δε υμιν ου μη πιω απ αρτι εκ τουτου του γενηματος της αμπελου εως της ημερας εκεινης οταν αυτο πινω μεθ υμων καινον εν τη βασιλεια του πατρος μου
Matthew 26:30

And when they had sung an hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives.

Plain English · paraphraseAnd after they sang a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.

Latin · Clementine VulgateEt hymno dicto, exierunt in montem Oliveti.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881και υμνησαντες εξηλθον εις το ορος των ελαιων
Matthew 26:31

Then saith Jesus unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered abroad.

Plain English · paraphraseThen Jesus said to them, "All of you will be offended because of me tonight. For it is written, 'I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.'"

Latin · Clementine VulgateTunc dicit illis Jesus: Omnes vos scandalum patiemini in me in ista nocte. Scriptum est enim: Percutiam pastorem, et dispergentur oves gregis.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881τοτε λεγει αυτοις ο ιησους παντες υμεις σκανδαλισθησεσθε εν εμοι εν τη νυκτι ταυτη γεγραπται γαρ παταξω τον ποιμενα και διασκορπισθησονται τα προβατα της ποιμνης
Matthew 26:32

But after I am risen again, I will go before you into Galilee.

Plain English · paraphraseBut after I rise again, I will go ahead of you to Galilee.

Latin · Clementine VulgatePostquam autem resurrexero, præcedam vos in Galilæam.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881μετα δε το εγερθηναι με προαξω υμας εις την γαλιλαιαν
Matthew 26:33

Peter answered and said unto him, Though all men shall be offended because of thee, yet will I never be offended.

Plain English · paraphrasePeter said, "Even if everyone is offended because of you, I will never be offended."

Latin · Clementine VulgateRespondens autem Petrus, ait illi: Et si omnes scandalizati fuerint in te, ego numquam scandalizabor.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881αποκριθεις δε ο πετρος ειπεν αυτω ει παντες σκανδαλισθησονται εν σοι εγω ουδεποτε σκανδαλισθησομαι
Matthew 26:34

Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this night, before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice.

Plain English · paraphraseJesus said to him, "I tell you the truth, this night, before the rooster crows, you will deny me three times."

Latin · Clementine VulgateAit illi Jesus: Amen dico tibi, quia in hac nocte, antequam gallus cantet, ter me negabis.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881εφη αυτω ο ιησους αμην λεγω σοι οτι εν ταυτη τη νυκτι πριν αλεκτορα φωνησαι τρις απαρνηση με
Matthew 26:35

Peter said unto him, Though I should die with thee, yet will I not deny thee. Likewise also said all the disciples.

Plain English · paraphrasePeter said to him, "Even if I die with you, I will not deny you." All the disciples said the same.

Latin · Clementine VulgateAit illi Petrus: Etiamsi oportuerit me mori tecum, non te negabo. Similiter et omnes discipuli dixerunt.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881λεγει αυτω ο πετρος καν δεη με συν σοι αποθανειν ου μη σε απαρνησομαι ομοιως και παντες οι μαθηται ειπαν
Matthew 26:36

Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith unto the disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder.

Plain English · paraphraseThen Jesus went with them to a place called Gethsemane. He said to the disciples, "Sit here. I am going to pray over there."

Latin · Clementine VulgateTunc venit Jesus cum illis in villam, quæ dicitur Gethsemani, et dixit discipulis suis: Sedete hic donec vadam illuc, et orem.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881τοτε ερχεται μετ αυτων ο ιησους εις χωριον λεγομενον γεθσημανι και λεγει τοις μαθηταις καθισατε αυτου εως [ου] απελθων εκει προσευξωμαι
Matthew 26:37

And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and very heavy.

Latin · Clementine VulgateEt assumpto Petro, et duobus filiis Zebedæi, cœpit contristari et mœstus esse.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881και παραλαβων τον πετρον και τους δυο υιους ζεβεδαιου ηρξατο λυπεισθαι και αδημονειν
Matthew 26:38

Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch with me.

Plain English · paraphraseThen he said to them, "My soul is very sorrowful, even to death. Stay here and watch with me."

Latin · Clementine VulgateTunc ait illis: Tristis est anima mea usque ad mortem: sustinete hic, et vigilate mecum.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881τοτε λεγει αυτοις περιλυπος εστιν η ψυχη μου εως θανατου μεινατε ωδε και γρηγορειτε μετ εμου
Matthew 26:39

And he went a little farther, 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.

Plain English · paraphraseAnd he went a little farther. He fell on his face and prayed. He said, "Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me. But not what I want, but what you want."

Latin · Clementine VulgateEt progressus pusillum, procidit in faciem suam, orans, et dicens: Pater mi, si possibile est, transeat a me calix iste: verumtamen non sicut ego volo, sed sicut tu.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881και προελθων μικρον επεσεν επι προσωπον αυτου προσευχομενος και λεγων πατερ μου ει δυνατον εστιν παρελθατω απ εμου το ποτηριον τουτο πλην ουχ ως εγω θελω αλλ ως συ
Matthew 26:40

And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour?

Plain English · paraphraseAnd he came to the disciples and found them sleeping. He said to Peter, "Could you not watch with me for one hour?"

Latin · Clementine VulgateEt venit ad discipulos suos, et invenit eos dormientes, et dicit Petro: Sic non potuistis una hora vigilare mecum?
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881και ερχεται προς τους μαθητας και ευρισκει αυτους καθευδοντας και λεγει τω πετρω ουτως ουκ ισχυσατε μιαν ωραν γρηγορησαι μετ εμου
Matthew 26:41

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

Plain English · paraphraseStay alert and pray so that you do not fall into temptation. The spirit is ready, but the body is weak.

Latin · Clementine VulgateVigilate, et orate ut non intretis in tentationem. Spiritus quidem promptus est, caro autem infirma.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881γρηγορειτε και προσευχεσθε ινα μη εισελθητε εις πειρασμον το μεν πνευμα προθυμον η δε σαρξ ασθενης
Matthew 26:42

He went away again the second time, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if this cup may not pass away from me, except I drink it, thy will be done.

Plain English · paraphraseHe went away again the second time and prayed. He said, "Father, if this cup cannot leave me unless I drink it, may your will be done."

Latin · Clementine VulgateIterum secundo abiit, et oravit, dicens: Pater mi, si non potest hic calix transire nisi bibam illum, fiat voluntas tua.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881παλιν εκ δευτερου απελθων προσηυξατο [λεγων] πατερ μου ει ου δυναται τουτο παρελθειν εαν μη αυτο πιω γενηθητω το θελημα σου
Matthew 26:43

And he came and found them asleep again: for their eyes were heavy.

Plain English · paraphraseAnd he came and found them sleeping again, because their eyes were heavy.

Latin · Clementine VulgateEt venit iterum, et invenit eos dormientes: erant enim oculi eorum gravati.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881και ελθων παλιν ευρεν αυτους καθευδοντας ησαν γαρ αυτων οι οφθαλμοι βεβαρημενοι
Matthew 26:44

And he left them, and went away again, and prayed the third time, saying the same words.

Latin · Clementine VulgateEt relictis illis, iterum abiit, et oravit tertio, eumdem sermonem dicens.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881και αφεις αυτους παλιν απελθων προσηυξατο εκ τριτου τον αυτον λογον ειπων παλιν
Matthew 26:45

Then cometh he to his disciples, and saith unto them, Sleep on now, and take your rest: behold, the hour is at hand, and the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.

Plain English · paraphraseThen he came to his disciples and said to them, "Rest now and sleep. The time is near. The Son of Man is being handed over to sinners."

Latin · Clementine VulgateTunc venit ad discipulos suos, et dicit illis: Dormite jam, et requiescite: ecce appropinquavit hora, et Filius hominis tradetur in manus peccatorum.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881τοτε ερχεται προς τους μαθητας και λεγει αυτοις καθευδετε λοιπον και αναπαυεσθε ιδου ηγγικεν η ωρα και ο υιος του ανθρωπου παραδιδοται εις χειρας αμαρτωλων