Matthew 26:39-49

39 After walking a little farther, he quickly bowed with his face to the ground and prayed, "Father, if it's possible, let this cup [of suffering] be taken away from me. But let your will be done rather than mine."
40 When he went back to the disciples, he found them asleep. He said to Peter, "Couldn't you stay awake with me for one hour?
41 Stay awake, and pray that you won't be tempted. You want to do what's right, but you're weak."
42 Then he went away a second time and prayed, "Father, if this cup cannot be taken away unless I drink it, let your will be done."
43 He found them asleep again because they couldn't keep their eyes open.
44 After leaving them again, he went away and prayed the same prayer a third time.
45 Then he came back to the disciples and said to them, "You might as well sleep now. The time is near for the Son of Man to be handed over to sinners.
46 Get up! Let's go! The one who is betraying me is near."
47 Just then, while Jesus was still speaking, Judas, one of the twelve apostles, arrived. A large crowd carrying swords and clubs was with him. They were from the chief priests and leaders of the people.
48 Now, the traitor had given them a signal. He said, "The one I kiss is the man you want. Arrest him!"
49 Then Judas quickly stepped up to Jesus and said, "Hello, Rabbi!" and kissed him.

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