World English Bible
Mark 14:38
“Watch and pray, that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.”
Verse in context — Mark 14
36
He said, "Abba, Father, all things are possible to you. Please remove this cup from me. However, not what I desire, but what you desire.
37
He came and found them sleeping, and said to Peter, "Simon, are you sleeping? Couldn't you watch one hour?
38
Watch and pray, that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.
39
Again he went away, and prayed, saying the same words.
40
Again he returned, and found them sleeping, for their eyes were very heavy, and they didn't know what to answer him.
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