Adams, Abigail -- Letter to John Quincy Adams (16 Feb 1786)

Dave — Mon, 03 Jul 2017 21:38:26 +0000

Would that my ability was equal to my inclination.

Abigail Adams (1744-1818) American correspondent, First Lady (1797-1801)
Letter to John Quincy Adams (16 Feb 1786)
(Source)

Bible, Vol. 2. New Testament -- Book 1. Gospel of Matthew 26:41 (Matt 26:41) (Jesus) [JB (1966)]

Dave — Tue, 22 Apr 2014 13:10:58 +0000

The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.

[τὸ μὲν πνεῦμα πρόθυμον ἡ δὲ σὰρξ ἀσθενής.]

The Bible (The New Testament) (AD 1st - 2nd C) Christian sacred scripture
Book 1. Gospel of Matthew 26:41 (Matt 26:41) (Jesus) [JB (1966)]
(Source)

Chiding Peter, John, and James for falling asleep. This passage is paralleled in Mark 14:38.

(Source (Greek)). Alternate translations:

The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.
[KJV (1611)]

The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.
[GNT (1976)]

The spirit is willing enough, but human nature is weak.
[NJB (1985)]

The spirit is eager, but the flesh is weak.
[CEB (2011)]

The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.
[NRSV (2021 ed.)]

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Adams, Abigail -- Letter to John Quincy Adams (16 Feb 1786)

Bible, Vol. 2. New Testament -- Book 1. Gospel of Matthew 26:41 (Matt 26:41) (Jesus) [JB (1966)]