Luke 22:45

When he arose from his prayers, and came to his disciples, he found them sleeping for sorrow,

Montgomery New Testament

In The King James Version

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

In Context

44(And being in agony he kept praying more earnestly; and his sweat became as if it were great drops of blood falling down upon the ground.)

46and said to them. "Why are you asleep? Get up, and pray that you enter not into temptation."

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Cross References

Matthew 26:43He came again and found them sleeping, for their eyes were heavy.

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him. 40 And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation. 41 And he was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and kneeled down, and prayed, 42 Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but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