A LESSON FOR US TODAY....the disciples were WARNED that night the Shepherd would be smitten--yet they slept......
Then saith Jesus unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered abroad.....Then cometh he to his disciples, and saith unto them, Sleep on now, and take your rest: behold, the hour is at hand,...
Matthew 26:31,45