Luke 22:44 bbe — And being in great trouble of soul, the force of his prayer became stronger, and great drops, like blood, came from him…

Bible in Basic English

"And being in great trouble of soul, the force of his prayer became stronger, and great drops, like blood, came from him, falling to the earth."

— Luke 22:44, Bible in Basic English

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Luke 22 — Context

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.

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And being in great trouble of soul, the force of his prayer became stronger, and great drops, like blood, came from him, falling to the earth.

45

And, getting up from prayer, he came to the disciples, and saw that they were sleeping for sorrow.

46

And he said, Why are you sleeping? Get up, and give yourselves to prayer, so that you may not be put to the test.

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And while he was saying these words, there came a band of people, and Judas, one of the twelve, was in front of them, and he came near to Jesus to give him a kiss.

Luke 22:44 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Luke 22:44 say?
Luke 22:44 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And being in great trouble of soul, the force of his prayer became stronger, and great drops, like blood, came from him, falling to the earth.”
Where is Luke 22:44 in the Bible?
Luke 22:44 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 22, verse 44.
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 22:44.
What translation should I read Luke 22:44 in?
Luke 22:44 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 22:44?
Luke 22:44 reads (BBE): “And being in great trouble of soul, the force of his prayer became stronger, and great drops, like blood, came from him, falling to the earth.” 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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