KJV ORIGINAL
And said unto them, Why sleep ye? rise and pray, lest ye enter into temptation.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
He asked them, 'Why are you sleeping right now? Get up and pray so you don't fall into temptation.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Stay awake and pray when things get hard, that's how you stay strong when everything's falling apart.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of Luke, this verse occurs in the Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus went to pray after sharing the Last Supper with his disciples. He had urged them to stay awake and pray to prepare for the spiritual trials ahead, as he himself was deeply troubled about his upcoming betrayal and arrest. However, the disciples fell asleep, illustrating the common human struggle with weariness and spiritual vigilance during times of crisis.
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