36 Jesus went with his disciples to a place called Gethsemane. When they got there, he told them, "Sit here while I go over there and pray."
37 Jesus took along Peter and the two brothers, James and John.26.37 the two brothers, James and John: The Greek text has "the two sons of Zebedee" (see 27.56). He was very sad and troubled, 38 and he said to them, "I am so sad that I feel as if I am dying. Stay here and keep awake with me."
39 Jesus walked on a little way. Then he knelt with his face to the ground and prayed, "My Father, if it is possible, don’t make me suffer by drinking from this cup.26.39 by drinking from this cup: In the Scriptures "to drink from a cup" sometimes means to suffer (see the note at 20.22). But do what you want, and not what I want."
40 He came back and found his disciples sleeping. So he said to Peter, "Can’t any of you stay awake with me for just one hour? 41 Stay awake and pray that you won’t be tested. You want to do what is right, but you are weak."
42 Again Jesus went to pray and said, "My Father, if there is no other way, and I must suffer, I will still do what you want."
43 Jesus came back and found them sleeping again. They simply could not keep their eyes open. 44 He left them and prayed the same prayer once more.
45 Finally, Jesus returned to his disciples and said, "Are you still sleeping and resting?26.45 Are you still sleeping and resting: Or "You may as well keep on sleeping and resting." The time has come for the Son of Man to be handed over to sinners. 46 Get up! Let’s go. The one who will betray me is already here."
Jesus Is Arrested
Mark 14:43-50; Luke 22:47-53; John 18:3-12