Mark 14:32–42

Jesus Prays in the Garden of Gethsemane—Matthew 26:36–46; Luke 22:39–46

³²Then they came to a place called Gethsemane. He said to his disciples, “Stay here while I pray.” 

³³He took Peter, James, and John with him and began to feel distressed and anguished. ³⁴He said to them, “My anguish is so great that I feel as if I’m dying. Wait here, and stay awake.” 

³⁵After walking a little farther, he fell to the ground and prayed that if it were possible he might not have to suffer what was ahead of him. ³⁶He said, “Abba!^bFather! You can do anything. Take this cup ⸤of suffering⸥ away from me. But let your will be done rather than mine.” 

³⁷He went back and found them asleep. He said to Peter, “Simon, are you sleeping? Couldn’t you stay awake for one hour? ³⁸Stay awake, and pray that you won’t be tempted. You want to do what’s right, but you’re weak.” 

³⁹He went away again and prayed the same prayer as before. ⁴⁰He found them asleep because they couldn’t keep their eyes open. They didn’t even know what they should say to him. 

⁴¹He came back a third time and said to them, “You might as well sleep now. It’s all over.^cThe time has come for the Son of Man to be handed over to sinners. ⁴²Get up! Let’s go! The one who is betraying me is near.”