In Matthew 26:40, Jesus first finds them sleeping and rebukes Peter; here he finds them sleeping again, showing their repeated failure to watch.

Matthew 25:5 has the virgins drowsing while waiting for the bridegroom — a parallel to the disciples sleeping while Jesus prays.

Luke 9:32 shows the same disciples heavy with sleep at the transfiguration — a recurring failure to stay awake during divine moments.

Luke 22:45 adds that the disciples were sleeping from sorrow, providing a motive not mentioned in Matthew.

1 Thess 5:6-8 calls believers to stay awake and sober — contrasted with the disciples' sleep when watchfulness was needed.

Jonah 1:5 has Jonah sleeping while the storm rages — similar to disciples sleeping during Jesus' agony.

Jonah 1:6 rebukes Jonah for sleeping during a crisis — similar rebuke to disciples who slept while Jesus prayed.