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The struggle in prayer
The article analyzes Jesus' prayer in Gethsemane, illustrating his human suffering and his submission to the divine will. It highlights the historical and scriptural context of the event, offering a theological reflection on Jesus' redemptive mission and the exhortation to watch and pray in times of trial.
Luke 22.39-46 (King James Version) :And he came out, and went, as he was wont, to the mount of Olives; and his disciples also followed him.And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation.And he was withdrawn from them about a stone’s cast, and kneeled down, and prayed,Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done.And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him.And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground.And when he rose up from prayer, and was come to his disciples, he found them sleeping for sorrow,And said unto them, Why sleep ye? rise and pray, lest ye enter into temptation.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org