Luke 22:44
And being in an agony, he prayed more earnestly. And his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling to the ground.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
43And there appeared to him an angel from heaven, strengthening him.
45And rising up from prayer, he came to the disciples, and found them sleeping for sorrow,
Cross References
Psalms 22:12Many bulls surround me; Strong bulls of Bashan close me in on every side.
Psalms 69:14Save me from the mire, and let me not sink; May I be delivered from my enemies,—from the deep waters!
Psalms 130:1“A psalm of the steps, or the goings up.” Out of the depths do I cry to thee, O LORD!
Isaiah 53:10It pleased Jehovah severely to bruise him; But when he hath made his life a sacrifice for sin, He shall see posterity; he shall prolong his days, And the pleasure of Jehovah shall prosper in his hand.
Lamentations 3:53They take away my life in the dungeon; they 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followed him. 40 And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation. 41 And he was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and kneeled down, and prayed, 42 Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but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 →