Mark 14:32-42

Modern English Version

The Prayer in Gethsemane^(A)

³² They came to a place which was named Gethsemane. And He said to His disciples, “Sit here while I pray.” ³³ He took Peter and James and John with Him and began to be greatly distressed and very troubled. ³⁴ And He said to them, “My soul is deeply sorrowful unto death. Remain here and keep watch.”

³⁵ He went a little farther and fell on the ground and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass from Him. ³⁶ He said, “Abba, Father, all things are possible for You. Remove this cup from Me; yet not what I will, but what You will.”

³⁷ Then He came and found them sleeping and said to Peter, “Simon, are you sleeping? Could you not keep watch one hour? ³⁸ Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.”

³⁹ Again He went away and prayed the same words. ⁴⁰ When He returned, He again found them sleeping, for their eyes were heavy. And they did not know what to answer Him.

⁴¹ When He returned a third time, He said to them, “Are you still sleeping and taking your rest? It is enough! The hour has come. Look, the Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners. ⁴² Rise up, let us go. Look! He who betrays Me is at hand.”