Then he returned to the three disciples and found them asleep; and he said to Peter, "How is it that you three were not able to keep watch with me for even one hour?

Once more Jesus went away and prayed, "My Father, if this cup of suffering cannot be taken away unless I drink it, your will be done."

Again Jesus left them, went away, and prayed the third time, saying the same words.

Then he returned and found the three disciples asleep. He said to Peter, "Simon, are you asleep? Weren't you able to stay awake for even one hour?"

He went away once more and prayed, saying the same words.

Do all this in prayer, asking for God's help. Pray on every occasion, as the Spirit leads. For this reason keep alert and never give up; pray always for all God's people.

Be persistent in prayer, and keep alert as you pray, giving thanks to God.

Lift up your spear and war ax against those who pursue me. Promise that you will save me.

Give strength to hands that are tired and to knees that tremble with weakness.

as you help us by means of your prayers for us. So it will be that the many prayers for us will be answered, and God will bless us; and many will raise their voices to him in thanksgiving for us.

because I know that by means of your prayers and the help which comes from the Spirit of Jesus Christ I shall be set free.

Pray also for us, friends.

Lift up your tired hands, then, and strengthen your trembling knees!

But when you pray, you must believe and not doubt at all. Whoever doubts is like a wave in the sea that is driven and blown about by the wind.