Luke 22:40
And, when he reached the spot, he said to them: “Pray that you may not fall into temptation.”
Twentieth Century New Testament
In The King James Version
And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation.
In Context
39Jesus then went out, and made his way as usual to the Mount of Olives, followed by his disciples.
41Then he withdrew about a stone’s throw, and knelt down and began to pray.
Cross References
Matthew 6:13and take us not into temptation, but deliver us from Evil.’
Mark 14:32Presently they came to a garden known as Gethsemane, and Jesus said to his disciples “Sit down here while I pray.”
Luke 22:46“Why are you asleep?” he asked them. “Rise and pray, that you may not fall into temptation.”
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followed him. 40 And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation. 41 And he was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and kneeled down, and prayed, 42 Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but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 →