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Luke 22:40 Cross-References
Explore 16 cross-references for Luke 22:40 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 22 verse 40 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation.”
Luke 22:40 (KJV)
Commentary on Luke 22:40
When he was at the place (γενόμενος ἐπὶ τοῦ τόπου, genomenos epi tou topou)—This specific location within the Mount of Olives was Gethsemane. Jesus immediately commanded: Pray that ye enter not into temptation (προσεύχεσθε μὴ εἰσελθεῖν εἰς πειρασμόν, proseuchesthe mē eiselthein eis peirasmon). The word temptation (πειρασμός, peirasmos) means 'trial' or 'testing'—the disciples were about to face the severest test of their faith.Jesus knew what was coming: His arrest, their scattering, Peter's denials. His first instruction wasn't 'comfort me' or 'stay awake,' but pray for yourselves. Prayer was...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 22:40
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“but deliver us from the evil one. For yours is the Kingdom”
“and said to his disciples”
“Sit here, while I pray.”
“Why do you sleep? Rise and pray that you may not enter into temptation.”
“praying at all times in the Spirit”
“self-controlled”
“that I should not be exalted excessively”
“walks around like a roaring lion”
“I also will keep you from the hour of testing”
“Order my steps in thy word: and let not any iniquity have dominion over me.”