KJV ORIGINAL
And he came and found them asleep again: for their eyes were heavy.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
He came back and found them sleeping again, they literally couldn't keep their eyes open.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Even Jesus's closest friends struggled to stay awake when he needed them most.
📚 Historical Context
In the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus had just shared the Last Supper with his disciples and was praying fervently as he faced his impending betrayal and crucifixion. He asked Peter, James, and John to stay awake and pray with him, but they kept falling asleep due to exhaustion. This moment highlights the human weakness of the disciples amidst Jesus' divine mission.
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