Luke 22:44
Being in agony, he prayed more earnestly. His sweat became like great drops of blood falling down on the ground.
World English Bible
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In Context
43An angel from heaven appeared to him, strengthening him.
45When he rose up from his prayer, he came to the disciples and found them sleeping because of grief,
Cross References
Genesis 32:24Jacob was left alone, and wrestled with a man there until the breaking of the day.
Psalms 22:12Many bulls have surrounded me. Strong bulls of Bashan have encircled me.
Psalms 69:14Deliver me out of the mire, and don’t let me sink. Let me be delivered from those who hate me, and out of the deep waters.
Psalms 130:1Out of the depths I have cried to you, LORD.
Isaiah 53:10Yet it pleased the LORD to bruise him. He has caused him to suffer. When you make his soul an offering for sin, he will see his offspring. He will prolong his days and the LORD’s pleasure will prosper in his hand.
Lamentations 3:53They have cut off my life in the dungeon, and have cast a stone on 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followed him. 40 And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation. 41 And he was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and kneeled down, and prayed, 42 Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but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 →