Matthew 26:36

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Matthew 26:34–38 · Berean Standard Bible

34 “Truly I tell you,” Jesus declared, “this very night, before the rooster crows, you will deny Me three times.”

35 Peter replied, “Even if I have to die with You, I will never deny You.” And all the other disciples said the same thing.

36 At that time Jesus went with His disciples to a place called Gethsemane, and He told them, “Sit here while I go over there and pray.”

37 He took with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee and began to be sorrowful and deeply distressed.

38 Then He said to them, “My soul is consumed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with Me.”

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Mark 14:32

Then they came to a place called Gethsemane, and Jesus told His disciples, “Sit here while I pray.”

Mark 14:33

He took with Him Peter, James, and John, and began to be deeply troubled and distressed.

Mark 14:34

Then He said to them, “My soul is consumed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch.”

Mark 14:35

Going a little farther, He fell to the ground and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour would pass from Him.

Luke 22:39

Jesus went out as usual to the Mount of Olives, and the disciples followed Him.

Luke 22:40

When He came to the place, He told them, “Pray that you will not enter into temptation.”

Luke 22:41

And He withdrew about a stone’s throw beyond them, where He knelt down and prayed,

Luke 22:42

“Father, if You are willing, take this cup from Me. Yet not My will, but Yours be done.”

Luke 22:43

Then an angel from heaven appeared to Him and strengthened Him.

Luke 22:44

And in His anguish, He prayed more earnestly, and His sweat became like drops of blood falling to the ground.

Luke 22:45

When Jesus rose from prayer and returned to the disciples, He found them asleep, exhausted from sorrow.

Luke 22:46

“Why are you sleeping?” He asked. “Get up and pray so that you will not enter into temptation.”

John 18:1

After Jesus had spoken these words, He went out with His disciples across the Kidron Valley, where they entered a garden.

John 18:2

Now Judas His betrayer also knew the place, because Jesus had often met there with His disciples.

John 18:3

So Judas brought a band of soldiers and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees. They arrived at the garden carrying lanterns, torches, and weapons.

John 18:4

Jesus, knowing all that was coming upon Him, stepped forward and asked them, “Whom are you seeking?”

John 18:5

“Jesus of Nazareth,” they answered. Jesus said, “I am He.” And Judas His betrayer was standing there with them.

John 18:6

When Jesus said, “I am He,” they drew back and fell to the ground.

John 18:7

So He asked them again, “Whom are you seeking?” “Jesus of Nazareth,” they answered.

John 18:8

“I told you that I am He,” Jesus replied. “So if you are looking for Me, let these men go.”

John 18:9

This was to fulfill the word He had spoken: “I have not lost one of those You have given Me.”

John 18:10

Then Simon Peter drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his right ear. The servant’s name was Malchus.

John 18:11

“Put your sword back in its sheath!” Jesus said to Peter. “Shall I not drink the cup the Father has given Me?”

Matthew 26:39

Going a little farther, He fell facedown and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me. Yet not as I will, but as You will.”

Matthew 26:42

A second time He went away and prayed, “My Father, if this cup cannot pass unless I drink it, may Your will be done.”

Psalms 22:1

My God, my God, why have You forsaken me? Why are You so far from saving me, so far from my words of groaning?

Psalms 22:2

I cry out by day, O my God, but You do not answer, and by night, but I have no rest.

Psalms 69:1

Save me, O God, for the waters are up to my neck.

Psalms 69:2

I have sunk into the miry depths, where there is no footing; I have drifted into deep waters, where the flood engulfs me.

Psalms 69:3

I am weary from my crying; my throat is parched. My eyes fail, looking for my God.

Psalms 69:13

But my prayer to You, O LORD, is for a time of favor. In Your abundant loving devotion, O God, answer me with Your sure salvation.

Psalms 69:14

Rescue me from the mire and do not let me sink; deliver me from my foes and out of the deep waters.

Psalms 69:15

Do not let the floods engulf me or the depths swallow me up; let not the Pit close its mouth over me.

Hebrews 5:7

During the days of Jesus’ earthly life, He offered up prayers and petitions with loud cries and tears to the One who could save Him from death, and He was heard because of His reverence.