New International Reader's Version

Matthew 26:40-45 New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

40. Then he returned to his disciples and found them sleeping. "Couldn't you men keep watch with me for one hour?" he asked Peter.

41. "Watch and pray. Then you won't fall into sin when you are tempted. The spirit is willing. But the body is weak."

42. Jesus went away a second time. He prayed, "My Father, is it possible for this cup to be taken away? But if I must drink it, may what you want be done."

43. Then he came back. Again he found them sleeping. They couldn't keep their eyes open.

44. So he left them and went away once more. For the third time he prayed the same thing.

45. Then he returned to the disciples. He said to them, "Are you still sleeping and resting? Look! The hour is near. The Son of Man is about to be handed over to sinners.