in matthew 26: 36-46, jesus asked 3 disciples to stay and watch(keep alert and pray) but they slept! how could they sleep on such a very important night?(for jesus told them, tonight all of you will desert me. and he even told them he would be betrayed.) I guess.....they were made to sleep against their will. can anyone tell me?
2007-07-28 13:04:13 · 12 answers · asked by martha 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
You need a better description of what was happening.
For more details on that part of the story check this new free book... it's quite interesting ... fun too. Look at Ch. 19.
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2007-07-28 13:10:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
I don't know for sure but first they had just eaten a huge meal. I know that makes me tired also. Second They say the spirit is willing but the body is weak. So maybe they were influenced I know that I wasn't there and as far as I can tell it isn't essential to my salvation.
2007-07-28 20:12:54 · answer #2 · answered by Richmond C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They had just finished a rather large meal.
And they were unaware it was to be an important night. Most of what Jesus said to them they did not understand; at least not fully.
2007-07-28 20:14:02 · answer #3 · answered by Hogie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They just had 3 cups of wine at the Passover Seder. It was hot maybe and late
2007-07-28 20:11:48 · answer #4 · answered by James O 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My guess is they were tired...they had a full day preparing for the Passover meal and it was late at night.
Peace, Love, and Blessings
Greenwood
2007-07-28 20:07:44 · answer #5 · answered by Greenwood 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think so that Christ could have an opportunity to teach the disciples.
In Jesus Name
2007-07-28 20:08:03 · answer #6 · answered by Joel 2 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Have you ever tried to stay awake all night without the help of electronic entertainment or caffeine? I have...and I failed too.
2007-07-28 20:08:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Because that is how the myth was told.
2007-07-28 20:11:26 · answer #8 · answered by Apollo's Revenge 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It shows their imperfection and humanity...I doubt that they knew the gravity of what was about to happen...we get to look at it from hindsight.
2007-07-28 20:10:12 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
it makes the story more interesting
2007-07-28 20:06:42 · answer #10 · answered by ~I wish you could smile~ 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋