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NASB | Matthew 26:45 Then He *came to the disciples and *said to them, "Are you still sleeping and resting? Behold, the hour is at hand and the Son of Man is being betrayed into the hands of sinners. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 26:45 Then He returned to the disciples and said to them, "Are you still sleeping and resting? Listen, the hour [of My sacrifice] is at hand and the Son of Man is being betrayed into the hands of sinners [whose way and nature is to oppose God]. |
Bible Question (short): Questions for reflection and comment |
Question (full): Why does Jesus draw attention to "sleeping and resting?" I'm wondering if this verse can be linked with His request in verse 41 where He tells them to keep watching and praying. How does watching compare to sleeping and praying compare to resting? What might we glean from this in our own relationship with the Lord? Indeed, the Lord is at hand today - His return is nearer than it was yesterday. Are we watching or asleep? Are we resting or "devoted to prayer (Acts 2:42)? Is the Lord perhaps giving US a "wake-up call?" (How might we "hear this" in the church?) |