Luke 22:41
But He Himself withdrew from them about a stone's throw, and knelt down and prayed repeatedly, saying,
Weymouth NT (1912)
In The King James Version
And he was withdrawn from them about a stone’s cast, and kneeled down, and prayed,
In Context
40But when He arrived at the place, He said to them, "Pray that you may not come into temptation."
42"Father, if it be Thy will, take this cup away from me; yet not my will but Thine be done!"
Cross References
Matthew 26:39Going forward a short distance He fell on His face and prayed. "My Father," He said, "if it is possible, let this cup pass away from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as Thou willest."
Luke 18:11The Pharisee, standing erect, prayed as follows by himself: "`O God, I thank Thee that I am not like other people--I am not a thief nor a cheat nor an adulterer, nor do I even resemble this tax-gatherer.
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followed him. 40 And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation. 41 And he was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and kneeled down, and prayed, 42 Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but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 →