28. But after I am raised to life, I will go ahead of you to Galilee.”
29. Peter spoke up, “Even if all the others reject you, I never will!”
30. Jesus replied, “This very night before a cock crows twice, you will say three times that you don't know me.”
31. But Peter was so sure of himself that he said, “Even if I have to die with you, I will never say that I don't know you!”All the others said the same thing.
32. Jesus went with his disciples to a place called Gethsemane, and he told them, “Sit here while I pray.”
33. Jesus took along Peter, James, and John. He was sad and troubled and
34. told them, “I am so sad that I feel as if I am dying. Stay here and keep awake with me.”
35-36. Jesus walked on a little way. Then he knelt down on the ground and prayed, “Father, if it is possible, don't let this happen to me! Father, you can do anything. Don't make me suffer by making me drink from this cup. But do what you want, and not what I want.”
37. When Jesus came back and found the disciples sleeping, he said to Simon Peter, “Are you asleep? Can't you stay awake for just one hour?
38. Stay awake and pray that you won't be tested. You want to do what is right, but you are weak.”
39. Jesus went back and prayed the same prayer.