Mark 14:32–42

Jesus Prays in Gethsemane

³²Jesus and his disciples went to a place called Gethsemane. Jesus said to them, “Sit here while I pray.”

³³He took Peter, James and John along with him. He began to be very upset and troubled. ³⁴“My soul is very sad. I feel close to death,” he said to them. “Stay here. Keep watch.”

³⁵He went a little farther. Then he fell to the ground. He prayed that, if possible, the hour might pass by him. ³⁶“Abba,” he said, “everything is possible for you. Take this cup of suffering away from me. But let what you want be done, not what I want.” Abba means Father.

³⁷Then he returned to his disciples and found them sleeping. “Simon,” he said to Peter, “are you asleep? Couldn’t you keep watch for one hour? ³⁸Watch and pray. Then you won’t fall into sin when you are tempted. The spirit is willing. But the body is weak.”

³⁹Once more Jesus went away and prayed the same thing. ⁴⁰Then he came back. Again he found them sleeping. They couldn’t keep their eyes open. They did not know what to say to him.

⁴¹Jesus returned the third time. He said to them, “Are you still sleeping and resting? Enough! The hour has come. Look! The Son of Man is about to be handed over to sinners. ⁴²Get up! Let us go! Here comes the one who is handing me over to them!”