Matthew 26:40
He came to the disciples, and found them sleeping, and said to Peter, "What, couldn't you watch with me for one hour?
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- Matt 25:5 : 5 Now while the bridegroom delayed, they all slumbered and slept.
- Matt 26:35 : 35 Peter said to him, "Even if I must die with you, I will not deny you." All of the disciples also said likewise.
- Matt 26:43 : 43 He came again and found them sleeping, for their eyes were heavy.
- Mark 14:37 : 37 He came and found them sleeping, and said to Peter, "Simon, are you sleeping? Couldn't you watch one hour?
- Luke 9:32 : 32 Now Peter and those who were with him were heavy with sleep, but when they were fully awake, they saw his glory, and the two men who stood with him.
- Luke 22:45 : 45 When he rose up from his prayer, he came to the disciples, and found them sleeping because of grief,
- Judg 9:33 : 33 and it shall be, that in the morning, as soon as the sun is up, you shall rise early, and rush on the city; and behold, when he and the people who are with him come out against you, then may you do to them as you shall find occasion."
- 1 Sam 26:15-16 : 15 David said to Abner, "Aren't you a man? Who is like you in Israel? Why then have you not kept watch over your lord, the king? For one of the people came in to destroy the king your lord. 16 This thing isn't good that you have done. As Yahweh lives, you are worthy to die, because you have not kept watch over your lord, Yahweh's anointed. Now see where the king's spear is, and the jar of water that was at his head."
- 1 Kgs 20:11 : 11 The king of Israel answered, "Tell him, 'Don't let him who puts on his armor brag like he who takes it off.'"
- Matt 26:38 : 38 Then he said to them, "My soul is exceedingly sorrowful, even to death. Stay here, and watch with me."
- Song 5:2 : 2 I was asleep, but my heart was awake. It is the voice of my beloved who knocks: "Open to me, my sister, my love, my dove, my undefiled; for my head is filled with dew, and my hair with the dampness of the night."
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- Mark 14:30-4213 verses95%
30 Jesus said to him, "Most certainly I tell you, that you today, even this night, before the rooster crows twice, you will deny me three times."
31 But he spoke all the more, "If I must die with you, I will not deny you." They all said the same thing.
32 They came to a place which was named Gethsemane. He said to his disciples, "Sit here, while I pray."
33 He took with him Peter, James, and John, and began to be greatly troubled and distressed.
34 He said to them, "My soul is exceedingly sorrowful, even to death. Stay here, and watch."
35 He went forward a little, and fell on the ground, and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass away from him.
36 He said, "Abba, Father, all things are possible to you. Please remove this cup from me. However, not what I desire, but what you desire."
37 He came and found them sleeping, and said to Peter, "Simon, are you sleeping? Couldn't you watch one hour?
38 Watch and pray, that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak."
39 Again he went away, and prayed, saying the same words.
40 Again he returned, and found them sleeping, for their eyes were very heavy, and they didn't know what to answer him.
41 He came the third time, and said to them, "Sleep on now, and take your rest. It is enough. The hour has come. Behold, the Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.
42 Arise, let us be going. Behold, he who betrays me is at hand."
- Matt 26:41-477 verses86%
41 Watch and pray, that you don't enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak."
42 Again, a second time he went away, and prayed, saying, "My Father, if this cup can't pass away from me unless I drink it, your desire be done."
43 He came again and found them sleeping, for their eyes were heavy.
44 He left them again, went away, and prayed a third time, saying the same words.
45 Then he came to his disciples, and said to them, "Sleep on now, and take your rest. Behold, the hour is at hand, and the Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.
46 Arise, let's be going. Behold, he who betrays me is at hand."
47 While he was still speaking, behold, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and clubs, from the chief priest and elders of the people.
- Matt 26:34-396 verses84%
34 Jesus said to him, "Most certainly I tell you that tonight, before the rooster crows, you will deny me three times."
35 Peter said to him, "Even if I must die with you, I will not deny you." All of the disciples also said likewise.
36 Then Jesus came with them to a place called Gethsemane, and said to his disciples, "Sit here, while I go there and pray."
37 He took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and severely troubled.
38 Then he said to them, "My soul is exceedingly sorrowful, even to death. Stay here, and watch with me."
39 He went forward a little, fell on his face, and prayed, saying, "My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass away from me; nevertheless, not what I desire, but what you desire."
- Luke 22:39-468 verses84%
39 He came out, and went, as his custom was, to the Mount of Olives. His disciples also followed him.
40 When he was at the place, he said to them, "Pray that you don't enter into temptation."
41 He was withdrawn from them about a stone's throw, and he knelt down and prayed,
42 saying, "Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me. Nevertheless, not my will, but yours, be done."
43 An angel from heaven appeared to him, strengthening him.
44 Being in agony he prayed more earnestly. His sweat became like great drops of blood falling down on the ground.
45 When he rose up from his prayer, he came to the disciples, and found them sleeping because of grief,
46 and said to them, "Why do you sleep? Rise and pray that you may not enter into temptation."
- Mark 13:35-373 verses77%
35 Watch therefore, for you don't know when the lord of the house is coming, whether at evening, or at midnight, or when the rooster crows, or in the morning;
36 lest coming suddenly he might find you sleeping.
37 What I tell you, I tell all: Watch."
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12 It happened in these days, that he went out to the mountain to pray, and he continued all night in prayer to God.
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33 Watch, keep alert, and pray; for you don't know when the time is.
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32 Now Peter and those who were with him were heavy with sleep, but when they were fully awake, they saw his glory, and the two men who stood with him.
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40 Therefore be ready also, for the Son of Man is coming in an hour that you don't expect him."
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35 Early in the morning, while it was still dark, he rose up and went out, and departed into a deserted place, and prayed there.
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34 He said, "I tell you, Peter, the rooster will by no means crow today until you deny that you know me three times."
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25 In the fourth watch of the night, Jesus came to them, walking on the sea.
- Luke 22:60-612 verses71%
60 But Peter said, "Man, I don't know what you are talking about!" Immediately, while he was still speaking, a rooster crowed.
61 The Lord turned, and looked at Peter. Then Peter remembered the Lord's word, how he said to him, "Before the rooster crows you will deny me three times."
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55 In that hour Jesus said to the multitudes, "Have you come out as against a robber with swords and clubs to seize me? I sat daily in the temple teaching, and you didn't arrest me.
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27 "Now my soul is troubled. What shall I say? 'Father, save me from this time?' But for this cause I came to this time.
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25 They came to him, and woke him up, saying, "Save us, Lord! We are dying!"
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13 saying, "Say that his disciples came by night, and stole him away while we slept.