Jesus Prays in a Quiet Place

It was very early in the morning and still dark. Jesus got up and left the house. He went to a place where he could be alone. There he prayed.

After leaving them, he went up on a mountainside to pray.

He replied, “This kind can come out only by prayer.”

Then he taught them. He told them, “It is written that the Lord said, ‘My house will be called a house where people from all nations can pray.’ (Isaiah 56:7) But you have made it a ‘den for robbers.’ ” (Jeremiah 7:11)

So I tell you, when you pray for something, believe that you have already received it. Then it will be yours.

And when you stand praying, forgive anyone you have anything against. Then your Father in heaven will forgive your sins.”

They take over the houses of widows. They say long prayers to show off. God will punish these men very much.”

Pray that this will not happen in winter.

Jesus Prays in Gethsemane

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

He went a little farther. Then he fell to the ground. He prayed that, if possible, the hour might pass by him.

Watch and pray. Then you won’t fall into sin when you are tempted. The spirit is willing, but the body is weak.”

Once more Jesus went away and prayed the same thing.