Again he went away and prayed, saying the same words.
I pleaded with the Lord three times about this, that it would leave me.
In praying, y’all are not to use vain repetitions as the ethnic groups do, for they think they will be heard because of their many words.
Then Jesus told them a parable about the need to always pray and not give up.
Y’all keep watch and pray, so that y’all don’t fall into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.”
Again he returned and found them sleeping, for their eyes were very heavy, and they didn’t know what to answer him.
In the days of his flesh, Jesus offered up prayers and petitions with strong cries and tears to the one who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverence.
