Luke 22:42
"Father, if thou art willing, take away this cup from me; but thy will, not mine, be done!"
Montgomery New Testament
In The King James Version
In Context
41But he himself withdrew from them about a stone’s throw, kneeling down he prayed repeatedly, saying.
43(And there appeared to him an angel from heaven, strengthening him.
Cross References
Matthew 26:39Then he went forward a short distance, and fell on his face and prayed. "O, my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as thou wit."
Matthew 26:44So he left them and went away again, and prayed the third time in the same words as before.
Luke 22:17Then he had received a cup and given thanks, he said,
John 5:30"I can of my own self do nothing. As I listen, I judge, and my own judgment is just, because I am not seeking 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followed him. 40 And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation. 41 And he was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and kneeled down, and prayed, 42 Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but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 →