Then cometh, &c. The Structure (p. 1305) shows the correspondence between the Temptation in the Wilderness (Matthew 4:1-11) and the Agony in the Garden (Matthew 26:36-46). That both were an assault of Satan is shown in Luke 22:53; John 14:30. and by the fact that in each case angelic ministration was given. Compare Matthew 4:11 with Luke 22:43.
place. Not the usual word, or the same as in Matthew 26:52, but Greek. chorion. field, or farmstead; used as "place" is in Eng. of. separated spot, in contrast with the town. Compare its ten occurrences (here, 2 John 1:4; 2 John 1:4 :5.Acts 1:18; Acts 1:19; Acts 1:19; Acts 4:34; Acts 5:3; Acts 5:8; Acts 28:7).
Gethsemane. An Aramaic word. See App-94.
pray. Greek. proseuchomai. App-134.:2. As in verses: Matthew 26:39; Matthew 26:41; Matthew 26:42, Mat 39:44. Not the same as in Matthew 26:53.