³⁹ Again he went away, and prayed, saying the same words.

⁷ In praying, don't use vain repetitions, as the Gentiles do; for they think that they will be heard for their much speaking.

⁴² Again, a second time he went away, and prayed, saying, "My Father, if this cup can't pass away from me unless I drink it, your desire be done."

⁴³ He came again and found them sleeping, for their eyes were heavy.

⁴⁴ He left them again, went away, and prayed a third time, saying the same words.

¹ He also spoke a parable to them that they must always pray, and not give up,

⁸ Concerning this thing, I begged the Lord three times that it might depart from me.