Some days having passed, Jesus ascended the Mount of Olives to pray. The whole night he prayed and said, "O Lord, I know that the scribes hate me, and the priests are minded to kill me, your servant. Therefore, Lord God almighty and merciful, in mercy hear the prayers of the servant, and save me from their snares, for you are my salvation."

When Jesus had spoken these words, behold there came to him the angel Gabriel, saying, "do not be afraid, O Jesus, for a thousand thousands who dwell above the heaven guard your garments, and you shall not die till everything be fulfilled."

Jesus fell with his face to the ground, saying, "O great Lord God, how your mercy upon me is great, and what I should give you, Lord, for all that you have granted me?" The angel Gabriel answered, "Arise, Jesus, and remember Abraham, who being willing to make sacrifice to God of his only-begotten son, to fulfil the word of God, and the knife not being able to cut his son, at my word offered in sacrifice a sheep. Even so therefore, you shall do, O Jesus, servant of God."

Jesus answered, "Willingly, but how can I find the lamb, seeing I have no money, and it is not lawful to steal it?" Thereupon, the angel Gabriel showed him a sheep, which Jesus offered in sacrifice, praising and blessing God.