his followers to develop his teaching from their own base. He also knew the influence of their emerging society would have far-reaching effects on the whole world and would help people in general to straighten out the morality of their lives.

7 all the disciples claim on-going loyalty

26:30-35

26:30-35 Having sung a hymn they went out to the Mount of Olives. Then Jesus says to them. “You will all fall away because of me to-night. For it has been written "I will strike the shepherd and all the sheep of the flock will be scattered. But afterwards I will be raised and I will go before you into Galilee.”

Answering him Peter said. “Even if everyone else deserts you I will never do so.” Jesus said to him Truly I tell you that to-night before the cock crows you will deny me three times. Peter says to him. “Even if I must die with you by no means will I deny you.” All the disciples said likewise.

8 the disciples asked for support

26:36-39

26:36-39 Then Jesus came to a piece of land called Gethsemane and he says to the disciples "Sit here while I go away over there and pray. Taking Peter and the two sons of Zebedee he began to grieve and be distressed. Then he

says to them. I am so grieved in my soul I could die from it. Stay here and watch with me." And going forward a little he fell on his face praying and saying. “Father if it is possible let this chalice pass from me. Yet not as I will but as you want.”

9 the disciples fall asleep

26:40-44

26:40-44 And (then) he comes to the disciples and finds them sleeping and he says to Peter. “Were you not able to watch one hour with me? Watch and pray lest you enter into temptation. Indeed the spirit is eager but the flesh is weak.” Again a second time he went away and prayed saying

“Father if this cannot pass away without my drinking it, let your will be done.” And coming again he found them sleeping for their eyes were heavy. And leaving them again and going away he prayed a third time saying the same thing.