Luke 22:41
Then he withdrew about a stone’s throw, and knelt down and began to pray.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
And he was withdrawn from them about a stone’s cast, and kneeled down, and prayed,
In Context
40And, when he reached the spot, he said to them, “Pray that you may not fall into temptation.”
42“Father,” he said, “if it is your pleasure, spare me this cup; only, not my will but yours be done.”
Cross References
Matthew 26:39Going on a little further, he threw himself on his face in prayer. “My Father,” he said, “if it is possible, let me be spared this cup; only, not as I will, but as you will.”
Luke 18:11The Pharisee stood forward and began praying to himself in this way – ‘God, I thank you that I am not like other men – thieves, rogues, adulterers – or even like this tax-gatherer.
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followed him. 40 And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation. 41 And he was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and kneeled down, and prayed, 42 Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but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 →