Jesus Prays in Gethsemane

Matthew 26

Matthew 26:36 Then Jesus went with them to a garden, which is called Gethsemani. And he said to his disciples, “Sit down here, while I go there and pray.”

Matthew 26:37 And taking with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, he began to be sorrowful and saddened.

Matthew 26:38 Then he said to them: “My soul is sorrowful, even unto death. Stay here and keep vigil with me.”

Matthew 26:39 And continuing on a little further, he fell prostrate on his face, praying and saying: “My Father, if it is possible, let this chalice pass away from me. Yet truly, let it not be as I will, but as you will.”

Matthew 26:40 And he approached his disciples and found them sleeping. And he said to Peter: “So, were you not able to keep vigil with me for one hour?

Matthew 26:41 Be vigilant and pray, so that you may not enter into temptation. Indeed, the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.”

Matthew 26:42 Again, a second time, he went and prayed, saying, “My Father, if this chalice cannot pass away, unless I drink it, let your will be done.”

Matthew 26:43 And again, he went and found them sleeping, for their eyes were heavy.

Matthew 26:44 And leaving them behind, again he went and prayed for the third time, saying the same words.

Matthew 26:45 Then he approached his disciples and said to them: “Sleep now and rest. Behold, the hour has drawn near, and the Son of man will be delivered into the hands of sinners.

Matthew 26:46 Rise up; let us go. Behold, he who will betray me draws near.”