✨WEB · Luke 22:40

What does Luke 22:40 mean?

"When he was at the place, he said to them, “Pray that you don’t enter into temptation.”"

— Luke 22:40 (World English Bible)

Surrounding context

37

For I tell you that this which is written must still be fulfilled in me: ‘He was counted with transgressors.’ For that which concerns me has an end.”

38

They said, “Lord, behold, here are two swords.” He said to them, “That is enough.”

39

He came out, and went, as his custom was, to the Mount of Olives. His disciples also followed him.

40

When he was at the place, he said to them, “Pray that you don’t enter into temptation.”

41

He was withdrawn from them about a stone’s throw, and he knelt down and prayed,

42

saying, “Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me. Nevertheless, not my will, but yours, be done.”

43

An angel from heaven appeared to him, strengthening him.

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