Once more he went away and prayed the same thing.
And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words.
Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.”
When he came back, he again found them sleeping, because their eyes were heavy. They did not know what to say to him.
Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up.
Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me.
During the days of Jesus’ life on earth, he offered up prayers and petitions with fervent cries and tears to the one who could save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverent submission.
