Mark 14:37-38

“And he cometh, and findeth them sleeping, and saith 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.”

"And he cometh, and findeth them sleeping, and saith 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." - Mark 14:37-38
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What does Mark 14:37-38 mean?

Mark 14:37-38 from the King James Version of the Bible reads: "And he cometh, and findeth them sleeping, and saith 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…

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Awakening to Watchfulness: A Prayer Inspired by Mark 14:37-38

O Gracious and Sovereign Lord, As I come before Thee in prayer, I humbly reflect upon the sacred words of our Savior, as recorded in the Gospel of Mark. The plea that echoes through the ages resonates deeply in my spirit: "He cometh, and findeth them sleeping, and saith unto…

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Mark 14:37-38 - "Then He came and found them sleeping, and said to Peter, “Simon, are you sleeping? Could you not watch one hour? Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.”"
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"And he cometh, and findeth them sleeping, and saith unto Peter, Simon, sleepest thou? couldest not thou watch one hour?" - Mark 14:37
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