Matthew 26:44

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

He left and went away from them again and prayed a third time, saying the same words again.

Cross References

2 Corinthians 12:8

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

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.

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].

Matthew 26:43

And He came [back] again and found them asleep, because they had not been able to keep their eyes open.

Matthew 26:45

Then He came to His disciples and said to them, “Go ahead and sleep now, and get your rest. See, the time is near and the Son of man is [about to be] turned over into the hands of sinners.