37. Jesus took along Peter and the two brothers, James and John. He was very sad and troubled,
38. and he said to them, “I am so sad that I feel as if I am dying. Stay here and keep awake with me.”
39. Jesus walked on a little way. Then he knelt with his face to the ground and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, don't make me suffer by making me drink from this cup. But do what you want, and not what I want.”
40. He came back and found his disciples sleeping. So he said to Peter, “Can't any of you stay awake with me for just one hour?
41. Stay awake and pray that you won't be tested. You want to do what is right, but you are weak.”
42. Again Jesus went to pray and said, “My Father, if there is no other way, and I must suffer, I will still do what you want.”
43. Jesus came back and found them sleeping again. They simply could not keep their eyes open.
44. He left them and prayed the same prayer once more.
45. Finally, Jesus returned to his disciples and said, “Are you still sleeping and resting? The time has come for the Son of Man to be handed over to sinners.
46. Get up! Let's go. The one who will betray me is already here.”
47. Jesus was still speaking, when Judas the betrayer came up. He was one of the twelve disciples, and a large mob armed with swords and clubs was with him. They had been sent by the chief priests and the nation's leaders.
48. Judas had told them beforehand, “Arrest the man I greet with a kiss.”
49. Judas walked right up to Jesus and said, “Hello, teacher.” Then Judas kissed him.
50. Jesus replied, “My friend, why are you here?”The men grabbed Jesus and arrested him.
51. One of Jesus' followers pulled out a sword. He struck the servant of the high priest and cut off his ear.