Jesus Prays on the Mount of Olives

(Matthew 26:36–46, Mark 14:32–42)

[Jesus] went out as usual to the Mount of Olives, and the disciples followed Him. 40 When He came to the place, He told them,“Pray vvv that you will not enter into temptation.”

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And He withdrew about a stone’s throw beyond them, [where] He knelt down [and] prayed, 42 “Father, if You are willing, take this cup from Me. Yet not My will, but Yours be done.”

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Then an angel from heaven appeared to Him [and] strengthened Him. 44 And in [His] anguish, He prayed more earnestly, and His sweat became like drops of blood falling to the ground.[fn]

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When [Jesus] rose from prayer [and] returned to the disciples, He found them asleep, exhausted from sorrow. 46 “Why are you sleeping?” He asked“Get up [and] pray so that vvv you will not enter into temptation.”

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