Luke 22:45 akjv — And when he rose up from prayer, and was come to his disciples, he found them sleeping for sorrow,

American King James Version

"And when he rose up from prayer, and was come to his disciples, he found them sleeping for sorrow, "

— Luke 22:45, American King James Version

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Luke 22 — Context

42

Saying, Father, if you be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but yours, be done.

43

And there appeared an angel to him from heaven, strengthening him.

44

And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground.

45

And when he rose up from prayer, and was come to his disciples, he found them sleeping for sorrow,

46

And said to them, Why sleep you? rise and pray, lest you enter into temptation. ¶

47

And while he yet spoke, behold a multitude, and he that was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them, and drew near to Jesus to kiss him.

48

But Jesus said to him, Judas, betray you the Son of man with a kiss?

Luke 22:45 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Luke 22:45 say?
Luke 22:45 in the American King James Version reads: “And when he rose up from prayer, and was come to his disciples, he found them sleeping for sorrow, ”
Where is Luke 22:45 in the Bible?
Luke 22:45 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 22, verse 45.
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 22:45.
What translation should I read Luke 22:45 in?
Luke 22:45 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 22:45?
Luke 22:45 reads (AKJV): “And when he rose up from prayer, and was come to his disciples, he found them sleeping for sorrow, ” 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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