Matthew 26:44

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

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In The King James Version

And he left them, and went away again, and prayed the third time, saying the same words.

In Context

43And coming back again he found them asleep, for their eyes were heavy.

45Then he came to the disciples, and said, “Sleep on now, and rest yourselves. Look – my time is close at hand, and the Son of Man is being betrayed into the hands of wicked people.

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Cross References

Matthew 6:7When praying, do not repeat the same words over and over again, as is done by the Gentiles, who think that by using many words they will obtain a hearing.

2 Corinthians 12:8About this I three times entreated the Lord, praying that it might leave me.

Matthew Henry on Matthew 26:37-47

The Agony in the Garden. 36 Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith unto the disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder. 37 And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and very heavy. 38 Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch with me. 39 And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless… Read the whole commentary →

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