35. He went a little farther. Then he fell to the ground. He prayed that, if possible, the hour might pass by him.
36. ["Abba]," he said, "everything is possible for you. Take this cup of suffering away from me. But let what you want be done, not what I want." Abba means Father.
37. Then he returned to his disciples and found them sleeping. "Simon," he said to Peter, "are you asleep? Couldn't you keep watch for one hour?
38. Watch and pray. Then you won't fall into sin when you are tempted. The spirit is willing. But the body is weak."
39. Once more Jesus went away and prayed the same thing.