Watch and pray, that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.”
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Mark 14:38 in context
Mark 14:35–41
35
He went forward a little, and fell on the ground, and prayed that if it were possible, the hour might pass away from him.
36
He said, “Abba, Father, all things are possible to you. Please remove this cup from me. However, not what I desire, but what you desire.”
37
He came and found them sleeping, and said to Peter, “Simon, are you sleeping? Couldn’t you watch one hour?
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Watch and pray, that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.”
39
Again he went away and prayed, saying the same words.
40
Again he returned and found them sleeping, for their eyes were very heavy; and they didn’t know what to answer him.
41
He came the third time and said to them, “Sleep on now, and take your rest. It is enough. The hour has come. Behold, the Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.
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