Matthew 26:40-45
26:40 Then he came to the disciples and found them sleeping. He
said to Peter, “So, couldn’t you stay awake with me for one hour?
26:41 Stay awake and pray that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.”
26:42 He went away a second time and prayed,
“My Father, if this cup
cannot be taken away unless I drink it, your will must be done.”
26:43 He came again and found them sleeping; they could not keep their eyes open.
26:44 So leaving them again, he went away and prayed for the third time, saying the same thing once more.
26:45 Then he came to the disciples and said to them, “Are you still sleeping and resting? Look, the hour is approaching, and the Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.
Mark 14:37-40
14:37 Then
he came and found them sleeping, and said to Peter, “Simon, are you sleeping? Couldn’t you stay awake for one hour?
14:38 Stay awake and pray that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.”
14:39 He went away again and prayed the same thing.
14:40 When he came again he found them sleeping; they could not keep their eyes open.
And they did not know what to tell him.
Ephesians 6:18
6:18 With every prayer and petition, pray
at all times in the Spirit, and to this end
be alert, with all perseverance and requests for all the saints.
Colossians 4:2
Exhortation to Pray for the Success of Paul’s Mission
4:2 Be devoted to prayer, keeping alert in it with thanksgiving.