Common English Bible

Mark 14:30-36 Common English Bible (CEB)

30. But Jesus said to him, "I assure you that on this very night, before the rooster crows twice, you will deny me three times."

31. But Peter insisted, "If I must die alongside you, I won’t deny you." And they all said the same thing.

32. Jesus and his disciples came to a place called Gethsemane. Jesus said to them, "Sit here while I pray."

33. He took Peter, James, and John along with him. He began to feel despair and was anxious.

34. He said to them, "I’m very sad. It’s as if I’m dying. Stay here and keep alert."

35. Then he went a short distance farther and fell to the ground. He prayed that, if possible, he might be spared the time of suffering.

36. He said, "Abba, Father, for you all things are possible. Take this cup of suffering away from me. However—not what I want but what you want."