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Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Luke 22:39-46

Luke 22:39-46. He went, as he was wont As was his custom every night; to the mount of Olives See on Matthew 26:30-32. And when he was at the place When he had entered the garden of Gethsemane; he said, Pray that ye enter not into temptation Having forewarned them of the lamentable effect which his sufferings would have upon them; that they would all stumble that very night, according to the prophecy of Zechariah, he exhorted them to pray that the temptation might not entirely prevail... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Luke 22:39-46

150. Jesus prays in Gethsemane (Matthew 26:36-46; Mark 14:32-42; Luke 22:39-46; John 18:1)It must have been getting towards midnight by the time Jesus and his disciples reached the Garden of Gethsemane. Then, taking Peter, James and John with him, Jesus moved to a spot where they could be alone. He was filled with anguish and horror as he saw clearly what his death would mean. The three friends could do little to lessen his anguish except stay awake in sympathy with him. He had to battle... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Luke 22:41

he = He Himself. was withdrawn = was parted. Greek apospao. Only here; Matthew 26:51 .Acts 20:30 ; Acts 21:1 . from . Greek. apo. App-104 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Luke 22:42

if, &c. See App-118 . Thou be willing . -it be Thine intention. Compare App-102 . will = desire. Greek. thelema. Compare App-102 . Verses Luk 43:44 are omitted or marked as doubtful by most texts, but the Syriac includes them. See App-94 . note. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Luke 22:41

And he was parted from them about a stone's cast; and he kneeled down and prayed, saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done.The taking of Peter, James and John to a position nearer to himself, the triple repetition of the prayer, and other important details were omitted in Luke's account; and for a discussion of those things, reference is made to the comments under the parallels in this series.Remove this cup ... The ascendancy of... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Luke 22:42

Luke 22:42. If thou be willing, remove this cup, &c.— Oh that thou wouldst,—or, that thou wert willing to remove this cup from me! &c. Blackwall. Our Lord spoke this, not as desirous to be excused from sufferings and death, but in reference to the terror and severity of the combat in which he was now actually engaged. See on Matthew 26:39. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 22:39-46

1. Jesus’ preparation in Gethsemane 22:39-46 (cf. Matthew 26:30, 36-46; Mark 14:26, 32-42; John 18:1)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. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 22:39-53

D. The arrest of Jesus 22:39-53This section in Luke’s Gospel consists of two incidents: Jesus’ preparation for His arrest and crucifixion, and the arrest itself. The subject of the whole section is proper preparation for persecution. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 22:41-42

Luke presented Jesus praying as any disciple could pray (cf. Romans 11:4; Romans 14:11; Ephesians 3:14; Philippians 2:10). His posture reflects His submissive attitude. Luke did not record that Jesus lay prostrate during part of His prayer vigil (Matthew 26:39; Mark 14:35).The prayer itself reveals complete dependence on the Father’s will. Jesus asked for a removal of the cup, the symbol of His sufferings because of God’s judgment on sin (cf. Psalms 11:6; Psalms 75:8; Isaiah 51:17; Jeremiah... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 22:1-71

Treason of Judas. The Last Supper. The Agony in the Garden. Arrest of Jesus. The Jewish Trial1-6. Conspiracy of the chief priests. Treachery of Judas (Matthew 26:1-5, Matthew 26:14-16; Mark 14:1-2, Mark 14:10-11). See on Mt. St. Luke omits the anointing at Bethany, because he has already recorded a similar incident (Luke 7:37).4. Captains] i.e. the Levitical guard or police of the Temple, not the Roman garrison of Jerusalem.7-13. Preparations for the Last Supper (Matthew 26:17; Mark 14:12). See... read more

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