Luke 22:46

“Why are you sleeping?” he asked them. “Get up and pray so that you won't fall into temptation.”

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

45He finished praying, stood up, and went over to the disciples. He found them asleep, worn out by grief.

47While he was still speaking, a crowd appeared led by Judas, one of the twelve disciples. Judas went up to Jesus to kiss him.

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Cross References

Jonah 1:6The ship's captain went to Jonah and asked him, “How can you be sleeping? Get up and pray to your God. Maybe he will take notice of what's happening to us and we won't drown.”

Luke 22:40When he arrived he said to them, “Pray that you don't give in to temptation.”

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him. 40 And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation. 41 And he was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and kneeled down, and prayed, 42 Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but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