Luke 22:45

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

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In Context

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

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

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Cross References

Matthew 26:43And he came and found them asleep again: for their eyes were heavy.

Mark 14:40And when he returned, he found them asleep again, (for their eyes were heavy,) neither wist they what to answer him.

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him. 40 And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation. 41 And he was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and kneeled down, and prayed, 42 Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but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