Luke 22:42
“Father,” he said, “if it is your pleasure, spare me this cup; only, not my will but yours be done.”
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In Context
41Then he withdrew about a stone’s throw, and knelt down and began to pray.
43Presently there appeared to him an angel from heaven, who strengthened him.
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.”
Matthew 26:44So he left them, and went away again, and prayed a third time, again saying the same words.
Luke 22:17Then, on receiving a cup, after saying the thanksgiving, he said, “Take this and share it among you.
John 5:30I can do nothing of myself; I judge as I am taught; and the judgment that I give is just, because my aim is not to do my own will, but the will of him who sent 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followed him. 40 And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation. 41 And he was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and kneeled down, and prayed, 42 Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but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 →