The passage details Jesus' time in the Garden of Gethsemane before his arrest and crucifixion. In Matthew, Mark, and Luke, Jesus goes with his disciples to pray while feeling sorrow and distress. He asks for the cup of suffering to be taken from him, but ultimately submits to God's will. The disciples struggle to stay awake and support Jesus in his time of need. In John, Jesus goes to a place called Gethsemane with his disciples, but there is no mention of his prayer or distress.
This passage is important as it shows Jesus' humanity and his willingness to surrender to God's plan for salvation. It also highlights the importance of prayer, even in times of deep sorrow and struggle. A daily application for the reader could be to remember to rely on prayer and trust in God's will, even when faced with difficult circumstances. This passage is found in all four gospels, demonstrating its significance in the overall narrative of Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection.
Matthew: 26:36-46
In these verses, Jesus goes to the Garden of Gethsemane to pray before his arrest, asking God if it is possible to avoid his upcoming crucifixion, but ultimately submitting to God's will. This passage is also found in Mark 14:32-42 and Luke 22:39-46.
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Mark: 14:32-42
In Mark 14:32-42, Jesus prays in the Garden of Gethsemane asking God to take away the cup of suffering from him, but ultimately submits to God's will. This passage is also found in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke.
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Luke: 22:40-46
In Luke 22:40-46, Jesus urges his disciples to pray and resist temptation while he prays alone in the garden of Gethsemane before his arrest. This passage is also found in Matthew 26:36-46 and Mark 14:32-42.
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John: 18:1
In John 18:1, it is stated that after Jesus finished praying in the Garden of Gethsemane, he crossed the Kidron Valley with his disciples and went to a place where Judas knew they would be. This event is unique to the Gospel of John and is not found in the other gospels.
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