37. He took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee. Grief and anguish came over him,
38. and he said to them, “The sorrow in my heart is so great that it almost crushes me. Stay here and keep watch with me.”
39. He went a little farther on, threw himself face downwards on the ground, and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, take this cup of suffering from me! Yet not what I want, but what you want.”
40. 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 even for one hour?
41. Keep watch and pray that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.”
42. 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.”
43. He returned once more and found the disciples asleep; they could not keep their eyes open.
44. Again Jesus left them, went away, and prayed the third time, saying the same words.
45. Then he returned to the disciples and said, “Are you still sleeping and resting? Look! The hour has come for the Son of Man to be handed over to the power of sinners.
46. Get up, let us go. Look, here is the man who is betraying me!”
47. Jesus was still speaking when Judas, one of the twelve disciples, arrived. With him was a large crowd armed with swords and clubs and sent by the chief priests and the elders.
48. The traitor had given the crowd a signal: “The man I kiss is the one you want. Arrest him!”
49. Judas went straight to Jesus and said, “Peace be with you, Teacher,” and kissed him.
50. Jesus answered, “Be quick about it, friend!”Then they came up, arrested Jesus, and held him tight.
51. One of those who were with Jesus drew his sword and struck at the High Priest's slave, cutting off his ear.