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Matthew 26:38-40
New Century Version
Matthew 26:38-40
New Century Version
38 He said to them, “My heart is full of sorrow, to the point of death. Stay here and watch with me.”
39 After walking a little farther away from them, Jesus fell to the ground and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, do not give me this cup[a] of suffering. But do what you want, not what I want.” 40 Then Jesus went back to his followers and found them asleep. He said to Peter, “You men could not stay awake with me for one hour?
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- 26:39 cup Jesus is talking about the terrible things that will happen to him. Accepting these things will be very hard, like drinking a cup of something bitter.
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