Matthew 26:44
New International Version
So he left them and went away once more and prayed the third time, saying the same thing.

New Living Translation
So he went to pray a third time, saying the same things again.

English Standard Version
So, leaving them again, he went away and prayed for the third time, saying the same words again.

Berean Standard Bible
So He left them and went away once more and prayed a third time, saying the same thing.

Berean Literal Bible
And having left them again, having gone away, He prayed for the third time, having said the same thing again.

King James Bible
And he left them, and went away again, and prayed the third time, saying the same words.

New King James Version
So He left them, went away again, and prayed the third time, saying the same words.

New American Standard Bible
And He left them again, and went away and prayed a third time, saying the same thing once more.

NASB 1995
And He left them again, and went away and prayed a third time, saying the same thing once more.

NASB 1977
And He left them again, and went away and prayed a third time, saying the same thing once more.

Legacy Standard Bible
And He left them again, and went away and prayed a third time, saying the same thing once more.

Amplified Bible
So, leaving them again, He went away and prayed for the third time, saying the same words once more.

Christian Standard Bible
After leaving them, he went away again and prayed a third time, saying the same thing once more.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
After leaving them, He went away again and prayed a third time, saying the same thing once more.

American Standard Version
And he left them again, and went away, and prayed a third time, saying again the same words.

Contemporary English Version
He left them and prayed the same prayer once more.

English Revised Version
And he left them again, and went away, and prayed a third time, saying again the same words.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
After leaving them again, he went away and prayed the same prayer a third time.

Good News Translation
Again Jesus left them, went away, and prayed the third time, saying the same words.

International Standard Version
After leaving them again, he went away and prayed again for the third time, saying the same thing.

Majority Standard Bible
So He left them and went away once more and prayed a third time, saying the same thing.

NET Bible
So leaving them again, he went away and prayed for the third time, saying the same thing once more.

New Heart English Bible
He left them again, went away, and prayed a third time, saying the same words.

Webster's Bible Translation
And he left them, and went away again, and prayed the third time, saying the same words.

Weymouth New Testament
So He left them, and went away once more and prayed a third time, again using the same words.

World English Bible
He left them again, went away, and prayed a third time, saying the same words.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And having left them, having gone away again, He prayed a third time, saying the same word;

Berean Literal Bible
And having left them again, having gone away, He prayed for the third time, having said the same thing again.

Young's Literal Translation
And having left them, having gone away again, he prayed a third time, saying the same word;

Smith's Literal Translation
And having left them, having gone away again, he prayed of the third time, speaking the same word.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And leaving them, he went again: and he prayed the third time, saying the selfsame word.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And leaving them behind, again he went and prayed for the third time, saying the same words.

New American Bible
He left them and withdrew again and prayed a third time, saying the same thing again.

New Revised Standard Version
So leaving them again, he went away and prayed for the third time, saying the same words.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And he left them and went away again and prayed the third time, and he said the same word.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And he left them and going on again, he prayed the third time, and he said the same thing.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And he left them, and went away again, and prayed the third time, saying the same thing.

Godbey New Testament
And leaving them, having gone away, He prayed again the third time, speaking the same word.

Haweis New Testament
And leaving them, he went away again, and prayed the third time, repeating the same sentence.

Mace New Testament
then he left them once more, and went to prayers the third time, using the same words.

Weymouth New Testament
So He left them, and went away once more and prayed a third time, again using the same words.

Worrell New Testament
And, leaving them, going away again, He prayed a third time, saying again the same words.

Worsley New Testament
And He left them, and went away again, and prayed the third time, to the same effect.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Jesus Prays at Gethsemane
43And again Jesus returned and found them sleeping—for their eyes were heavy. 44So He left them and went away once more and prayed a third time, saying the same thing. 45Then He returned to the disciples and said, “Are you still sleeping and resting? Look, the hour is near, and the Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.…

Cross References
Luke 22:41-44
And He withdrew about a stone’s throw beyond them, where He knelt down and prayed, / “Father, if You are willing, take this cup from Me. Yet not My will, but Yours be done.” / Then an angel from heaven appeared to Him and strengthened Him. ...

Mark 14:39-40
Again He went away and prayed, saying the same thing. / And again Jesus returned and found them sleeping, for their eyes were heavy. And they did not know what to answer Him.

Hebrews 5:7
During the days of Jesus’ earthly life, He offered up prayers and petitions with loud cries and tears to the One who could save Him from death, and He was heard because of His reverence.

John 17:1-26
When Jesus had spoken these things, He lifted up His eyes to heaven and said, “Father, the hour has come. Glorify Your Son, that Your Son may glorify You. / For You granted Him authority over all people, so that He may give eternal life to all those You have given Him. / Now this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom You have sent. ...

Philippians 2:8
And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to death—even death on a cross.

Romans 8:26
In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know how we ought to pray, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groans too deep for words.

1 Thessalonians 5:17
Pray without ceasing.

Hebrews 4:15
For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who was tempted in every way that we are, yet was without sin.

1 Peter 2:21-23
For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in His footsteps: / “He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in His mouth.” / When they heaped abuse on Him, He did not retaliate; when He suffered, He made no threats, but entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly.

Isaiah 53:3-5
He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Like one from whom men hide their faces, He was despised, and we esteemed Him not. / Surely He took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows; yet we considered Him stricken, struck down by God, and afflicted. / But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed.

Psalm 22:1-2
For the choirmaster. To the tune of “The Doe of the Dawn.” A Psalm of David. My God, my God, why have You forsaken me? Why are You so far from saving me, so far from my words of groaning? / I cry out by day, O my God, but You do not answer, and by night, but I have no rest.

Psalm 69:1-3
For the choirmaster. To the tune of “Lilies.” Of David. Save me, O God, for the waters are up to my neck. / I have sunk into the miry depths, where there is no footing; I have drifted into deep waters, where the flood engulfs me. / I am weary from my crying; my throat is parched. My eyes fail, looking for my God.

Isaiah 53:12
Therefore I will allot Him a portion with the great, and He will divide the spoils with the strong, because He has poured out His life unto death, and He was numbered with the transgressors. Yet He bore the sin of many and made intercession for the transgressors.

Psalm 109:4
In return for my love they accuse me, but I am a man of prayer.

Daniel 9:3
So I turned my attention to the Lord God to seek Him by prayer and petition, with fasting, sackcloth, and ashes.


Treasury of Scripture

And he left them, and went away again, and prayed the third time, saying the same words.

prayed.

Matthew 6:7
But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.

Daniel 9:17-19
Now therefore, O our God, hear the prayer of thy servant, and his supplications, and cause thy face to shine upon thy sanctuary that is desolate, for the Lord's sake…

Luke 18:1
And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;

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Matthew 26
1. Jesus foretells his own death.
3. The rulers conspire against him.
6. The woman anoints his feet.
14. Judas bargains to betray him.
17. Jesus eats the Passover;
26. institutes his holy supper;
30. foretells the desertion of his disciples, and Peter's denial;
36. prays in the garden;
47. and being betrayed by a kiss,
57. is carried to Caiaphas,
69. and denied by Peter.














So He left them
This phrase indicates a deliberate action by Jesus. The Greek word for "left" is "aphiēmi," which can mean to send away, leave alone, or permit. In this context, it underscores Jesus' intentional decision to separate Himself from His disciples to engage in solitary prayer. This act of leaving them highlights His need for personal communion with the Father, emphasizing the importance of individual prayer even amidst community or fellowship.

and went away once more
The repetition of Jesus going away signifies persistence and dedication in prayer. The Greek word "poreuomai" for "went away" suggests a purposeful journey or movement. Jesus' repeated action of withdrawing to pray demonstrates His commitment to seeking God's will, modeling for believers the necessity of perseverance in prayer, especially in times of trial or decision.

and prayed the third time
The number three in biblical terms often signifies completeness or perfection. Jesus praying three times reflects a thorough and complete submission to the Father's will. The Greek word "proseuchomai" for "prayed" indicates a deep, earnest communication with God. This repetition underscores the intensity and sincerity of Jesus' prayer life, encouraging believers to persist in prayer until they find peace or clarity.

saying the same thing
This phrase highlights the consistency and focus of Jesus' prayer. The Greek word "logos" for "thing" can mean word, message, or matter. Jesus' repetition of the same prayer indicates His unwavering commitment to His mission and His submission to the Father's will. It serves as a reminder that prayer is not about changing God's mind but aligning our hearts with His purposes. This consistency in prayer reflects a deep trust in God's plan, encouraging believers to remain steadfast in their petitions and trust in God's wisdom and timing.

(44) Saying the same words.--The fact is suggestive, as indicating that there is a repetition in prayer which indicates not formalism, but intensity of feeling. Lower forms of sorrow may, as it were, play with grief and vary the forms of its expression, but the deepest and sharpest agony is content to fall back upon the iteration of the self-same words.

Verse 44. - Saying the same words (λόγον, word, i.e. prayer). Three times he prayed, and his prayer was always of the same import - teaching us by example to be urgent, instant, in supplication, and, though the special request be denied, to be sure that we are heard and that an answer will be given; even as Christ obtained not the withdrawal of the cup, but strength to submit, endure, and conquer. We must compare this threefold prayer and contest with the threefold temptation at the beginning of our Lord's ministry.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
So
Καὶ (Kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

He left
ἀφεὶς (apheis)
Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 863: From apo and hiemi; to send forth, in various applications.

them
αὐτοὺς (autous)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

[and] went away
ἀπελθὼν (apelthōn)
Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 565: From apo and erchomai; to go off, aside or behind, literally or figuratively.

once more
πάλιν (palin)
Adverb
Strong's 3825: Probably from the same as pale; anew, i.e. back, once more, or furthermore or on the other hand.

[and] prayed
προσηύξατο (prosēuxato)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 4336: To pray, pray for, offer prayer. From pros and euchomai; to pray to God, i.e. Supplicate, worship.

[a] third time,
τρίτου (tritou)
Adjective - Genitive Neuter Singular
Strong's 5154: Third. Ordinal from treis; third; neuter a third part, or a third time, thirdly.

saying
εἰπὼν (eipōn)
Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.

the
τὸν (ton)
Article - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

same
αὐτὸν (auton)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

thing.
λόγον (logon)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3056: From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression.


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