And he cometh the third time, and saith unto them, Sleep on now, and take your rest: it is enough, the hour is come; behold, the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.
He came back a third time and said to them, 'Go ahead and sleep now, get your rest. That's enough, the time has come. Look, the Son of Man is about to be handed over to sinful people.'
Sometimes the moment arrives whether we're ready or not.
📚 Historical Context
In the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus had gone to pray alone three times while facing his impending arrest and crucifixion, repeatedly urging his disciples to stay awake and pray with him. Despite his instructions, they kept falling asleep due to exhaustion and the late hour, highlighting their human weakness in a moment of great spiritual intensity. On his third return, Jesus resignedly acknowledges that the time for vigilance has passed, as his betrayal by Judas is now at hand.
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