Mark 14:37-40

Devotionals, Articles, and Bible Study Resources on Mark 14:37-40

37Then Jesus returned and found them sleeping. “Simon, are you asleep?” He asked. “Were you not able to keep watch for one hour?
38Watch and pray so that you will not enter into temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak.”
39Again He went away and prayed, saying the same thing.
40And again Jesus returned and found them sleeping — for their eyes were heavy. And they did not know what to answer Him.
— Mark 14:37-40

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