Luke 22:44

And having become in agony he prayed more intensely, and his sweat became like drops of blood falling down to the ground.

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In The King James Version

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.

In Context

43And an agent from heaven appeared to him, strengthening him.

45And after rising up from his prayer, having come to the disciples, he found them sleeping from sorrow.

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Cross References

Genesis 32:24And Jacob was left alone, and a man wrestled with him until the breaking of the day.

Psalms 22:12Many bulls have encompassed me. Strong bulls of Bashan have beset me around.

Psalms 69:14Deliver me out of the mire, and let me not sink. Let me be delivered from those who hate me, and out of the deep waters.

Psalms 130:1Out of the depths I have cried to thee, O LORD.

Isaiah 53:10Yet it pleased LORD to bruise him. He has put him to grief. When thou shall make his soul an offering for sin, he shall see [his] seed. He shall prolong his days, and the pleasure of LORD shall prosper in his hand.

Lamentations 3:53They have cut off my life in the dungeon, and have cast a stone upon me.

Matthew Henry on Luke 22:40-47

The Agony in the Garden. 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followed him. 40 And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation. 41 And he was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and kneeled down, and prayed, 42 Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but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… Read the whole commentary →

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