Matthew 26:30-46

30After singing a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.

31Then Jesus said to them, “You will all fall away because of Me this night [disillusioned about Me, confused, and some even ashamed of Me], for it is written [in the Scriptures], ‘I will strike the Shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.’

32But after I am raised [to life], I will go ahead of you [leading the way] to Galilee.”

33Peter replied to Him, “Though they all fall away because of You [and doubt and disown You], I will never fall away!”

34Jesus said to him, “I assure you and most solemnly say to you, this night, before a rooster crows, you will [completely] deny Me three times.”

35Peter said to Jesus, “Even if I have to die with You, I will not deny You!” And all the disciples said the same thing.

36Then Jesus came with them to a place called Gethsemane (olive-press), and He told His disciples, “Sit here while I go over there and pray.”

37And taking with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee [James and John], He began to be grieved and greatly distressed.

38Then He said to them, “My soul is deeply grieved, so that I am almost dying of sorrow. Stay here and stay awake and keep watch with Me.”

39And after going a little farther, He fell face down and prayed, saying, “My Father, if it is possible [that is, consistent with Your will], let this cup pass from Me; yet not as I will, but as You will.”

40And He came to the disciples and found them sleeping, and said to Peter, “So, you men could not stay awake and keep watch with Me for one hour?

41Keep actively watching and praying that you may not come into temptation; the spirit is willing, but the body is weak.”

42He went away a second time and prayed, saying, “My Father, if this cannot pass away unless I drink it, Your will be done.”

43Again He came and found them sleeping, for their eyes were heavy.

44So, leaving them again, He went away and prayed for the third time, saying the same words once more.

45Then He returned to the disciples and said to them, “Are you still sleeping and resting? Listen, the hour [of My sacrifice] is at hand and the Son of Man is being betrayed into the hands of sinners [whose way and nature is to oppose God].

46Get up, let us go. Look, My betrayer is near!”