Matthew 26:44

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

World English Bible

In The King James Version

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

In Context

43He came again and found them sleeping, for their eyes were heavy.

45Then he came to his disciples and said to them, “Are you still sleeping and resting? Behold, the hour is at hand, and the Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.

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Cross References

Matthew 6:7In praying, don’t use vain repetitions as the Gentiles do; for they think that they will be heard for their much speaking.

2 Corinthians 12:8Concerning this thing, I begged the Lord three times that it might depart from 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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