Luke 22:45

Then he rose from praying, and came to the disciples and found them sleeping for sorrow.

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

In Context

44And, as his anguish became intense, he prayed still more earnestly, while his sweat was like great drops of blood falling on the ground.

46“Why are you asleep?” he asked them. “Rise and pray so that you don’t fall into temptation.”

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Cross References

Matthew 26:43And coming back again he found them asleep, for their eyes were heavy.

Mark 14:40and coming back again he found them asleep, for their eyes were heavy; and they did not know what to say to 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followed him. 40 And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation. 41 And he was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and kneeled down, and prayed, 42 Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but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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