King James Version
What Does Luke 22:41 Mean?
“And he was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and kneeled down , and prayed,”
Context
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And he was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and kneeled down , and prayed,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. willing, remove: Gr. willing to remove
43
And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him.
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Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(41) **About a stone’s cast.**—The descriptive touch, implying a report coming directly or indirectly from an eye-witness, is peculiar to St. Luke.
**Kneeled down, and prayed.**—Literally, *and was praying.* The tense of the latter verb implies continuous and sustained prayer.
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
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Theological Significance
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