Luke 22:43
Presently there appeared to him an angel from heaven, who strengthened him.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him.
In Context
42“Father,” he said, “if it is your pleasure, spare me this cup; only, not my will but yours be done.”
Cross References
Matthew 4:6“If you are God’s Son, throw yourself down, for scripture says – ‘He will give his angels commands about you, and on their hands they will lift you up, so you do not even strike your foot against a stone.’”
Matthew 26:53Do you think that I cannot ask my Father for help, when he would at once send to my aid more than twelve legions of angels?
Luke 22:32but I prayed for you, Simon, that your faith should not fail. And you, when you have returned to me, are to strengthen the others.”
1 Timothy 3:16Yes, and undeniably wonderful are the deep truths of our religion; for – ‘He was revealed in our nature, pronounced righteous in spirit, seen by angels, proclaimed among the Gentiles, believed on in the world, taken up into glory.’
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followed him. 40 And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation. 41 And he was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and kneeled down, and prayed, 42 Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but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 →