Mark 14:39

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

And He went away again and prayed, saying the same words.

Cross References

2 Corinthians 12:8

I pled with the Lord about this matter three times, that He would remove this problem from me.

Matthew 6:7

And when you pray, do not use worthless repetitions like the [unconverted] Gentiles, for they think their lengthy, repetitious wording [in prayer] is more likely to be heard [by God].

Luke 18:1

Then Jesus told His disciples a parable for the purpose of showing them that they should pray continually and not become discouraged.

Mark 14:38

Be alert and pray, so that you do not give in to temptation. The spirit of a person is truly willing [i.e., to do a certain thing], but his physical nature is [often] too weak [to carry it out].”

Mark 14:40

Then He came back again and found His disciples still asleep, because they had not been able to keep their eyes open at all.

Hebrews 5:7

During His life on earth Jesus offered up prayers and special requests with loud crying and tears to God, who was able to save Him from dying, and He was heard because of His [earnest] devotion [to God].