Being in agony, he prayed more earnestly. His sweat became like great drops of blood falling down on the ground.
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Luke 22:44 in context
Luke 22:41–47
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He was withdrawn from them about a stone’s throw, and he knelt down and prayed,
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saying, “Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me. Nevertheless, not my will, but yours, be done.”
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Being in agony, he prayed more earnestly. His sweat became like great drops of blood falling down on the ground.
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When he rose up from his prayer, he came to the disciples and found them sleeping because of grief,
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and said to them, “Why do you sleep? Rise and pray that you may not enter into temptation.”
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While he was still speaking, a crowd appeared. He who was called Judas, one of the twelve, was leading them. He came near to Jesus to kiss him.
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