Matthew 26:44
And, leaving them, he, again, departed, and prayed a third time, the same word, saying again.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
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, he, again, found them sleeping, for their eyes had become heavy.
Cross References
Matthew 6:7And, being at prayer, use not vain repetitions, just like the nations,—for they think, that, in their much speaking, they shall be hoard;
2 Corinthians 12:8In this behalf, thrice, besought I, the Lord, 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 →