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
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