Jesus Prays on the Mount of Olives

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Jesus went out as usual to the Mount of Olives, and the disciples followed Him.

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When He came to the place, He told them, “Pray that you will not enter into temptation.”

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And He withdrew about a stone’s throw beyond them, where He knelt down and prayed,

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“Father, if You are willing, take this cup from Me. Yet not My will, but Yours be done.”

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Then an angel from heaven appeared to Him and strengthened Him.

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And in His anguish, He prayed more earnestly, and His sweat became like drops of blood falling to the ground.

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When Jesus rose from prayer and returned to the disciples, He found them asleep, exhausted from sorrow.

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“Why are you sleeping?” He asked. “Get up and pray so that you will not enter into temptation.”