Jesus Prays in Gethsemane while Disciples Sleep

He asks that the cup pass, then yields while they sleep

They come to a place named Gethsemane. He says to his disciples, Sit ye here, while I shall pray. He takes Peter, James, and John, and begins to be sore amazed, and to be very heavy, and says, My soul is exceeding sorrowful unto death: tarry ye here, and watch. He goes forward a little, falls on the ground, and prays that, if it were possible, the hour might pass from him. He says, Abba, Father, all things are possible unto thee; take away this cup from me: nevertheless not what I will, but what thou wilt.

He comes and finds them sleeping, and says unto Peter, Simon, sleepest thou? couldest not thou watch one hour? Watch ye and pray, lest ye enter into temptation. The spirit truly is ready, but the flesh is weak. He goes again, prays, and speaks the same words. He returns, finds them asleep again, for their eyes were heavy, neither wist they what to answer him. The third time he says, Sleep on now, and take your rest: it is enough, the hour is come; behold, the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners. Rise up, let us go; lo, he that betrayeth me is at hand. Submission to the Father in this cup is the Son's unique obedience. It does not authorize submission to abuse or coercive control. Do not baptize a predator's will as Gethsemane.