Matthew 26:36-39

New International Reader's Version

Jesus Prays in Gethsemane

³⁶ Then Jesus went with his disciples to a place called Gethsemane. He said to them, “Sit here while I go over there and pray.” ³⁷ He took Peter and the two sons of Zebedee along with him. He began to be sad and troubled. ³⁸ Then he said to them, “My soul is very sad. I feel close to death. Stay here. Keep watch with me.”

³⁹ He went a little farther. Then he fell with his face to the ground. He prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, take this cup of suffering away from me. But let what you want be done, not what I want.”