en_tn_condensed/mrk/14/40.md

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found them sleeping

The word "them" refers to Peter, James, and John.

for their eyes were heavy

Here the author speaks of a sleepy person having a hard time keeping his eyes open as having "heavy eyes." AT: "for they were so sleepy they were having a hard time keeping their eyes open" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)

He came the third time

Jesus had gone and prayed again. Then he returned to them a third time. This can be made clear. AT: "Then he went and prayed again. He returned the third time" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit)

Are you still sleeping and taking your rest?

Jesus rebukes his disciples for not staying awake and praying. You can translate this rhetorical question as a statement if needed. AT: "You are still sleeping and resting!" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion)

The hour has come

The time of Jesus' suffering and betrayal is about to begin.

Look!

"Listen!"

The Son of Man is being betrayed

Jesus warns his disciples that his betrayer is approaching them. This can be stated in active form. AT: "I, the Son of Man, am being betrayed" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)