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said to his apostles come with me to Gethsemane. His followers remained
behind at the Mount of Olives.

Gethsemane

He went from the Mount of Olive to a local addressed known as Gethsemane in
which there was a garden. He said to his apostles’ sit down here while I go to
pray. He took with him Peter, Andrew, James, and John and became sorrowful.
He said to them my soul is exceedingly sorrowful even to death. Wait here watch
and pray. He went forward from them about a stone toss and kneeled down and
prayed. Father all issues are possible to you. Let this hour pass if you are willing
and remove this cup from me. Nevertheless not my will be done but your will be
done. He rose up from prayer and came to Peter, James and John who were
asleep. Peter why sleep! Could you not watch one hour? Watch and pray that
you do not enter into temptation. The spirit is ready and willing but the flesh is
weak. He went away the second time and kneeled down and prayed. Oh my
Father if this cup may not pass away from me except I drink it your will be done.
He arose and came to the apostils and spoke to them but they did not hear
because their eyes were heavy with sleep. He left them and went and knelt down
and prayed the third time being in agony he prayed more earnestly. There came
Andrew to him and ministered and strengthened him. He rose up and came to
the apostles and said to them sleep on now and take your rest. The hour is at
hand the Son of man will be delivered into hands of sinners. After a short time he
awoke and spoke to all the apostles rise let us go. He that is to betray me is at
hand.

Arrest of Jesus

While he was still speaking a multitude came. He who is called Judah one the
twelve who had betrayed him was coming before them. Now Judas also knew of
that place because Jesus and his followers frequently gathered there. Judas
accompanied by a company of soldiers carrying swords. Synagogue guards
carrying staves along with the High Priests and Elders of the Jewish people. The
High Priest Caiaphas sent them along with Judas.
Judas gave them a sign. He said to them all he who I kiss is the one seize him
carefully! And take him away.

Jesus knowing everything that was to happen, went out and said to them who do
you want? They said to him Jesus the Nazarene of Galilee. Jesus said to them I
am he. When he said this they drew back and fell to the ground. Jesus again
asked them who you want. They said Jesus the Nazarene. Jesus said to them, I
have told you that I am he. If then you want me let these men go away that the