Luke 22:40

40 And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation.

Luke 22:40 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 22:40

And when he was at the place
In the garden, at Gethsemane, which was at the foot of the Mount of Olives; he said unto them;
to the disciples, as the Persic version reads; pray that ye enter not into temptation.
This, according to the Evangelists Matthew and Mark, was said to them after he had prayed the first time, and returned to the disciples, and found them sleeping; (See Gill on Matthew 26:41).

Luke 22:40 In-Context

38 Then they said, Lord, behold, here are two swords. And he said unto them, It is enough.

39 And he came out and went as he was wont to the mount of Olives, and his disciples also followed him.

40 And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation.

41 And he withdrew from them about a stone’s cast and kneeled down and prayed,

42 saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me; nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done.