Mark 14:39

Again he went away, and prayed in the same words;

Twentieth Century New Testament

In The King James Version

And again he went away, and prayed, and spake the same words.

In Context

38Watch and pray,” he said to them all, “that you may not fall into temptation. True, the spirit is eager, but human nature is weak.”

40and coming back again he found them asleep, for their eyes were heavy; and they did not know what to say to him.

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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.

Luke 18:1Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and never despair.

Matthew Henry on Mark 14:33-43

The Agony in the Garden. 32 And they came to a place which was named Gethsemane: and he saith to his disciples, Sit ye here, while I shall pray. 33 And he taketh with him Peter and James and John, and began to be sore amazed, and to be very heavy; 34 And saith unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful unto death: tarry ye here, and watch. 35 And he went forward a little, and fell on the ground, and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass from him. 36 And he said, Abba, Father, all things are possible… Read the whole commentary →

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