Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
And said unto them, Why sleep ye? rise and pray, lest ye enter into temptation.
Why sleep ye
Bible References
Why sleep ye
Luke 22:40
When he arrived, he told them, "Keep on praying that you may not be tempted."
Luke 21:34
"Constantly be on your guard so that your hearts will not be loaded down with self-indulgence, drunkenness, and the worries of this life, or that day will take you by surprise
Proverbs 6:4
Don't allow yourself to sleep or even to close your eyes.
Jonah 1:6
So the captain approached him, and told him, "What are you doing asleep? Get up! Call on your gods! Maybe your god will think about us so we won't die!"