Fell on the ground

(επιπτεν επ της γης). Descriptive imperfect. See him falling. Matthew has the aorist επεσεν.Prayed

(προσηυχετο). Imperfect, prayed repeatedly or inchoative, began to pray. Either makes good sense.The hour

(η ωρα). Jesus had long looked forward to this "hour" and had often mentioned it (John 7:30; John 8:20; John 12:23; John 12:27; John 13:1). See again in Mark 14:41. Now he dreads it, surely a human trait that all can understand.

Continues after advertising
Continues after advertising

Old Testament