John Trapp on Matthew 26:44

Verse 44. And he left them, and [illegible: 1 word] away again] A most memorable and imitable pattern of patience toward those that condole not, or that keep not touch with us; we must neither startle [illegible: 1 word] storm, but passe it by as a frailty. And praid the third time] A number of perfection. And, Si [illegible: 1 word] pulsanti, &c. Paul praid thrice, and gave over, 2 Cor. 12. because he saw it [illegible: 1 word] Gods will it [illegible: 1 word] be otherwis:: pardoning grace he had, but not prevailing, vers. 9. So our Saviour here, had an Angel sent from heaven to strengthen him, that he might the better drink that cup, which he had so [illegible: 1 word] deprecated.Luk 22. 43. [illegible: 1 word]. 5. 7. Hence the Apostle doubts not to [illegible: 1 word], That he was heard in that he feared: he was, and he was not; there's no praying against that, which Gods providence hath disposed of by an infallible order. And when we see how God will have it, we must sit down and be satisfied: That which he will have done, we may be sure is best to be done. Saying the same words] And they were no whit the worse for being the same. Let [illegible: 1 word] comfort those that complain they cannot vary in prayer: though that be a desirable ability. The [illegible: 1 word] were enriched by God in all utterance and knowledge, 1 Cor. 1. 5. But the businesse of praier is more dispatcht by inward groanings, then outward [illegible: 1 word].