He went a little farther on, threw himself face downward on the ground, and prayed, "My Father, if it is possible, take this cup of suffering from me! Yet not what I want, but what you want."

My God, my God, why have you abandoned me? I have cried desperately for help, but still it does not come.

During the day I call to you, my God, but you do not answer; I call at night, but get no rest.

Save me, O God! The water is up to my neck;

I am worn out from calling for help, and my throat is aching. I have strained my eyes, looking for your help.

LORD God, my savior, I cry out all day, and at night I come before you.

Hear my prayer; listen to my cry for help!

He went away once more and prayed, saying the same words.

Then he came back to the disciples and found them asleep; they could not keep their eyes open. And they did not know what to say to him.

Our High Priest is not one who cannot feel sympathy for our weaknesses. On the contrary, we have a High Priest who was tempted in every way that we are, but did not sin.

In his life on earth Jesus made his prayers and requests with loud cries and tears to God, who could save him from death. Because he was humble and devoted, God heard him.

But even though he was God's Son, he learned through his sufferings to be obedient.