He went away again the second time,.... To the same place as before, or at some little distance; after he had reproved his disciples for their sleeping, and had exhorted them to watchfulness and prayer, suggesting the danger they were liable to, and the condition they were in:and prayed, saying, O my Father, if this cup may not pass away from me except I drink it, thy will be done.
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Matthew 26:42
Matthew 26:42
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