Luke 22:40 bbe — And when he came to the place, he said to them, Make a prayer that you may not be put to the test.

Bible in Basic English

"And when he came to the place, he said to them, Make a prayer that you may not be put to the test."

— Luke 22:40, Bible in Basic English

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Luke 22 — Context

37

For I say to you that these words will be put into effect in me, And he was numbered among the evil-doers: for what has been said in the Writings about me has an end.

38

And they said, Lord, here are two swords. And he said, It is enough.

39

And he came out, and went, as his way was, to the Mountain of Olives, and the disciples went with him.

40

And when he came to the place, he said to them, Make a prayer that you may not be put to the test.

41

And he went a little distance away from them and, falling on his knees in prayer, he said,

42

Father, if it is your pleasure, take this cup from me: but still, let your pleasure, not mine, be done.

43

And an angel from heaven came to him, to give him strength.

Luke 22:40 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 22:40 say?
Luke 22:40 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And when he came to the place, he said to them, Make a prayer that you may not be put to the test.”
Where is Luke 22:40 in the Bible?
Luke 22:40 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 22, verse 40.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 22:40.
What translation should I read Luke 22:40 in?
Luke 22:40 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 22:40?
Luke 22:40 reads (BBE): “And when he came to the place, he said to them, Make a prayer that you may not be put to the test.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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