Luke 22:41 net — He went away from them about a stone’s throw, knelt down, and prayed,

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"He went away from them about a stone’s throw, knelt down, and prayed,"

— Luke 22:41, NET Bible

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Luke 22 — Context

38

So they said,“Look, Lord, here are two swords.” Then he told them,“It is enough.”

39

On the Mount of Olives Then Jesus went out and made his way, as he customarily did, to the Mount of Olives, and the disciples followed him.

40

When he came to the place, he said to them,“Pray that you will not fall into temptation.”

41

He went away from them about a stone’s throw, knelt down, and prayed,

42

“Father, if you are willing, take this cup away from me. Yet not my will but yours be done.”[

43

Then an angel from heaven appeared to him and strengthened him.

44

And in his anguish he prayed more earnestly, and his sweat was like drops of blood falling to the ground.]

Luke 22:41 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 22:41 say?
Luke 22:41 in the NET Bible reads: “He went away from them about a stone’s throw, knelt down, and prayed,”
Where is Luke 22:41 in the Bible?
Luke 22:41 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 22, verse 41.
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 22:41.
What translation should I read Luke 22:41 in?
Luke 22:41 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 22:41?
Luke 22:41 reads (NET): “He went away from them about a stone’s throw, knelt down, and prayed,” 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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