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After walking a little farther, he fell to the ground and prayed that if it were possible he might not have to suffer what was ahead of him.
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He said, "Abba! Father! You can do anything. Take this cup [of suffering] away from me. But let your will be done rather than mine."
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He went back and found them asleep. He said to Peter, "Simon, are you sleeping? Couldn't you stay awake for one hour?
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Stay awake, and pray that you won't be tempted. You want to do what's right, but you're weak."
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He went away again and prayed the same prayer as before.
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He found them asleep because they couldn't keep their eyes open. They didn't even know what they should say to him.
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He came back a third time and said to them, "You might as well sleep now. It's all over. The time has come for the Son of Man to be handed over to sinners.
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Get up! Let's go! The one who is betraying me is near."
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Just then, while Jesus was still speaking, Judas, one of the twelve apostles, arrived. A crowd carrying swords and clubs was with him. They were from the chief priests, scribes, and leaders of the people.
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Now, the traitor had given them a signal. He said, "The one I kiss is the man you want. Arrest him, and guard him closely as you take him away."
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Then Judas quickly stepped up to Jesus and said, "Rabbi!" and kissed him.