1. Places where Christ prays
a. Christ went to mountain alone to pray
And it came to pass about eight days after these words, Jesus took Simon, and James and John, and went up into a mountain to pray.
– Luke 9:28, LBP
22 And immediately he urged his disciples to go up into the boat, in advance of him to the crossing place, while he dismissed the people.
23 And when he had dismissed the people, he went up to the mountain alone to pray; and when darkness fell he was still there alone.
– Matthew 14:22-23, LBP
45 And immediately he urged his disciples to go up into the boat, and go in advance of him to the port at Bethsaida, while he dismissed the people.
46 And when he had dismissed them, he went up to the mountain to pray.
– Mark 6:45-46, LBP
And it came to pass about eight days after these words, Jesus took Simon, and James and John, and went up into a mountain to pray.
– Luke 9:28, LBP
b. Christ prayed where he needs to pray due to an expected event
Gethsemane garden
36 Then Jesus came with them to a place which is called Gethsemane, and he said to his disciples, Sit down here, while I go to pray.
37 And he took Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and he began to be sorrowful and oppressed.
– Matthew 26:36-37, LBP
He took Peter and Zebedee’s two sons, James and John, and he became anguished and distressed.
– Matthew 26:37, NLT
32 And they came to a place, which is called Gethsemane; and he said to his disciples, Sit down here, while I pray.
33 And he took with him Peter and James and John, and he began to be sorrowful and oppressed.
– Mark 14:32-33, LBP
2. Duration
a. After doing his work until night
And when he had dismissed the people, he went up to the mountain alone to pray; and when darkness fell he was still there alone.
– Matthew 14:23, LBP
b. all night praying
Christ prayed all night praying and up to dawn or three o’clock in the morning
It happened in those days, Jesus went out to a mountain to pray, and he remained all night in prayer to God.
– Luke 6:12, LBP
And in the fourth watch of the night, Jesus came to them, walking on * the water.”
– Matthew 14:25, LBP
And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea.”
– Matthew 14:25, KJV
About three o’clock in the morning Jesus came toward them, walking on the water.”
– Matthew 14:25, NLT
c. long intermittent until the right hour – considerate about the circumstances
40 Then he came to his disciples and found them sleeping, and he said to Peter, So, you were not able to watch with me even for one hour?
41 Awake and pray, that you may not enter into temptation; the spirit indeed is ready, but the body is weak.
42 He went away again the second time and prayed and said, O my Father, if this cup cannot pass, and if I have to drink it, let it be according to your will.
43 He came again and found them sleeping, for their eyes were heavy.
44 And he left them and went away again and prayed the third time, and he said the same word.
45 Then he came to his disciples and said to them, Sleep from now on and get your rest; behold, the hour has come, and the Son of man will be delivered into the hands of sinners.
46 Arise, let us go; behold, he who is to deliver me has arrived.”
– Matthew 26:40-46, LBP
37 And he came and found them sleeping, and he said to Peter, Simon, are you sleeping? Could you not keep awake even for one hour?
38 Awake and pray, that you may not enter into temptation; the spirit indeed is willing and ready, but the body is weak.
39 He went away again and prayed, and he said the same word.
40 And he returned again, and came and found them sleeping, because their eyes were heavy; and they did not know what to say to him.
41 Then he came the third time, and said to them, From now on sleep and get rest; the end has arrived and the hour has come; and behold, the Son of man will be delivered into the hands of sinners.
– Mark 14:37-42, LBP
3. Manner
a. Christ prayed with cries and tears
Even when he was clothed in the flesh, he offered prayers and supplications, with vehement cries and tears, to him who was able to save him from death; and verily he was heard.
– Hebrews 5:7, LBP
b. face on the ground
And he went a little further and fell on his face, and prayed saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; but let it be, not as I will, but as you.
– Matthew 26:39, LBP
And he went a little aside, and fell on the ground, and prayed, that if it were possible, the hour might pass away from him.
– Mark 14:35, LBP
Reference:
Aramaic of the Peshitta: Lamsa, 1933 – LBP
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