Again He went away and prayed, and spoke the same words.
Parallel translations
- WEB Again he went away, and prayed, saying the same words.
- KJV And again he went away, and prayed, and spake the same words.
- BSB Again He went away and prayed, saying the same thing.
- NASB And again He went away and prayed, saying the same words.
- NLT Then Jesus left them again and prayed the same prayer as before.
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Quick answer
Jesus prays again with the same words of submission. His resolve to do the Father's will is steadfast.
Overview
The repetition shows persistence and settled commitment rather than wavering. Jesus does not seek new answers but renews his surrender to the Father's purpose. His perseverance in prayer models endurance in the hardest seasons of obedience.
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Cross-references · 4
- Matt 26:42–44Again, a second time he went away, and prayed, saying, “My Father, if this cup can’t pass away from me unless I drink it, your desire be done.”
- Matt 6:7In praying, don’t use vain repetitions, as the Gentiles do; for they think that they will be heard for their much speaking.
- 2 Cor 12:8Concerning this thing, I begged the Lord three times that it might depart from me.
- Luke 18:1He also spoke a parable to them that they must always pray, and not give up,
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Mark drives urgently to the cross, showing Jesus the Son of God as the suffering Servant who 'came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.'
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