Matthew 26:30-46

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

31Then Jesus said to them, “This night you will all fall away because of me, for it is written: ‘I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.’

32But after I am raised, I will go ahead of you into Galilee.”

33Peter said to him, “If they all fall away because of you, I will never fall away!”

34Jesus said to him, “I tell you the truth, on this night, before the rooster crows, you will deny me three times.”

35Peter said to him, “Even if I must die with you, I will never deny you.” And all the disciples said the same thing.

36Then Jesus went with them to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to the disciples, “Sit here while I go over there and pray.”

37He took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and became anguished and distressed.

38Then he said to them, “My soul is deeply grieved, even to the point of death. Remain here and stay awake with me.”

39Going a little farther, he threw himself down with his face to the ground and prayed, “My Father, if possible, let this cup pass from me! Yet not what I will, but what you will.”

40Then he came to the disciples and found them sleeping. He said to Peter, “So, couldn’t you stay awake with me for one hour?

41Stay awake and pray that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.”

42He went away a second time and prayed, “My Father, if this cup cannot be taken away unless I drink it, your will must be done.”

43He came again and found them sleeping; they could not keep their eyes open.

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

45Then he came to the disciples and said to them, “Are you still sleeping and resting? Look, the hour is approaching, and the Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.

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