Matthew 26:43

The Passion Translation

He came back to the disciples and found them sound asleep, for they couldn’t keep their eyes open.

Cross References

Luke 9:32

Peter and his companions had become very drowsy, but they became fully awake when they saw the glory and splendor of Jesus standing there and the two men with him.

Romans 13:1

Every person must submit to and support the authorities over him. For there can be no authority in the universe except by God’s appointment, which means that every authority that exists has been instituted by God.

Acts 20:9

Sitting in an open window listening was a young man named Eutychus. As Paul’s sermon dragged on, Eutychus became drowsy and fell into a deep slumber. Sound asleep, he fell three stories to his death below.

Proverbs 23:34

You’ll be like a seasick sailor being tossed to and fro, dizzy and out of your mind.

Matthew 26:42

Then he left them for a second time to pray in solitude. He said to God, “My Father, if there is not a way that you can deliver me from this suffering, then your will must be done.”

Matthew 26:44

So he left them and went away to pray the same prayer for the third time.