Luke 22:39-46

Luke 22:39-46

[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  [41] And  he  was withdrawn  from  them  about  a stone's  cast,  and  kneeled down,  and prayed,  [42] Saying,  Father,  if  thou be willing,  remove  cup  from  nevertheless  not  will,  but  thine,  be done.  [43] And  an angel  unto him  from  heaven,  strengthening  him.  [44] And  being  in  an agony  he prayed  more earnestly:  his  sweat  was  as it were  great drops  of blood  falling down  to  the ground.  [45] And  when he rose up  from  prayer,  and was come  to  his  disciples,  he found  them  sleeping  for  sorrow,  [46] And  said  unto them,  Why  sleep ye?  rise  and pray,  ye enter  into  temptation. 

What does Luke 22:39-46 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

Luke organized his narrative so Jesus" praying in the garden follows immediately His instructions to the disciples about their preparing for the crisis to come. The present pericope shows Jesus" proper approach to it and the disciples" improper approach. The next pericope reveals the consequences of their actions.