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Again he went away, and prayed, saying the same words.
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Same Matter, Not Same Words
Commentators clarify that when Jesus prayed "saying the same words," it doesn't mean a mindless, verbatim repetition. The original language suggests he prayed about the same 'matter' or 'substance.' This shows that persistent prayer is about the consistency of the heart's desire and submission to God's will, not about reciting a rigid script.
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19th Century
Baptist
How could they excuse their conduct? A second time asleep!
They were in a muddled state.
Again, after having left his disciples to pray, Jesus returned to find them sleeping. When confronted by Jesus, they were speechless, probably beca…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And again he went away To the same place, or at much such a distance from them, as before:
and pr…
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Presbyterian
Christ's sufferings began with the most severe of all: those in His soul. He began to be greatly distressed—words not used in Matthew, but very ful…
