Luke 22:39-47 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

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Gethsemane (Mark 14:32-42 *, Matthew 26:36-46 *). Lk. does not mention the name of the place, and gives only one prayer of Jesus. He is evidently following some source other than Mk.

Luke 22:40. The Gr. lends some colour to the suggestion that the original words were Pray that I come not into temptation.

Luke 22:43-44 would be more natural in the reverse order. They are not found in the best MSS., but are very early (Justin Martyr, A.D. 150, knew their contents), and probably a fragment of genuine Gospel tradition.

Luke 22:46. for sorrow: contrast Mk. for their eyes were very heavy.

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Luke 22:39-47

39 And he came out, and went, as he was wont, to the mount of Olives; and his disciples also followed him.

40 And when he was at the place, he said unto them,Pray that ye enter not into temptation.

41 And he was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and kneeled down, and prayed,

42 Saying,Father, if thou be willing, removeb this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done.

43 And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him.

44 And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground.

45 And when he rose up from prayer, and was come to his disciples, he found them sleeping for sorrow,

46 And said unto them,Why sleep ye? rise and pray, lest ye enter into temptation.

47 And while he yet spake, behold a multitude, and he that was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them, and drew near unto Jesus to kiss him.