Matthew 26:44

World English Bible (2000)

He left them again, went away, and prayed a third time, saying the same words.

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  • 2 Cor 12:8 : 8 Concerning this thing, I begged the Lord three times that it might depart from me.
  • Dan 9:17-19 : 17 Now therefore, our God, listen to the prayer of your servant, and to his petitions, and cause your face to shine on your sanctuary that is desolate, for the Lord's sake. 18 My God, turn your ear, and hear; open your eyes, and see our desolations, and the city which is called by your name: for we do not present our petitions before you for our righteousness, but for your great mercies' sake. 19 Lord, hear; Lord, forgive; Lord, listen and do; don't defer, for your own sake, my God, because your city and your people are called by your name.
  • Matt 6:7 : 7 In praying, don't use vain repetitions, as the Gentiles do; for they think that they will be heard for their much speaking.
  • Luke 18:1 : 1 He also spoke a parable to them that they must always pray, and not give up,

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