Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
And again he went away, and prayed, and spake the same words.
Bible References
He went
Matthew 6:7
Large quantities of meaningless words and repetition are not acceptable in prayer. The pagans think their gods will hear long and repetitious prayers.
Matthew 26:42
A second time he went away and prayed, saying: Father, if this cannot pass away, except I drink it, your will be done.
Luke 18:1
He spoke an illustration to them emphasizing the need to pray and not become tired:
2 Corinthians 12:8
Three times I prayed to God about this and asked him to take it away.