Luke 22:45

And, getting up from prayer, he came to the disciples, and saw that they were sleeping for sorrow.

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

44And being in great trouble of soul, the force of his prayer became stronger, and great drops, like blood, came from him, falling to the earth.

46And he said, Why are you sleeping? Get up, and give yourselves to prayer, so that you may not be put to the test.

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Cross References

Matthew 26:43And he came again and saw them sleeping, for their eyes were tired.

Mark 14:40And again he came and saw them sleeping, because their eyes were very tired; and they had nothing to say in answer.

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him. 40 And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation. 41 And he was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and kneeled down, and prayed, 42 Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but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