Then Jesus went back to his followers and found them asleep. He said to Peter, “Simon, are you sleeping? Couldn’t you stay awake with me for one hour?
Absalom asked, “Why are you not loyal to your friend David? Why didn’t you leave Jerusalem with your friend?”
“If you get tired while racing against people, how can you race against horses? If you stumble in a country that is safe, what will you do in the thick thornbushes along the Jordan River?
The captain of the ship came and said, “Why are you sleeping? Get up and pray to your god! Maybe your god will pay attention to us, and we won’t die!”
Because the bridegroom was late, they became sleepy and went to sleep.
Then Jesus went back to his followers and found them asleep. He said to Peter, “You men could not stay awake with me for one hour?
He prayed, “Abba, Father! You can do all things. Take away this cup of suffering. But do what you want, not what I want.”
Stay awake and pray for strength against temptation. The spirit wants to do what is right, but the body is weak.”
Think about Jesus’ example. He held on while wicked people were doing evil things to him. So do not get tired and stop trying.