Luke 22:41

41 Then he went a short distance away from them. There he got down on his knees and prayed.

Luke 22:41 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 22:41

And he was withdrawn from them
That is, from the three disciples, Peter, James, and John, whom he took along with him, leaving the rest at some further distance; and from these he removed, about a stone's cast;
fifty, or sixty feet from the place where they were: and kneeled down and prayed;
the following prayer.

Luke 22:41 In-Context

39 Jesus went out as usual to the Mount of Olives. His disciples followed him.

40 When they reached the place, Jesus spoke. "Pray that you won't fall into sin when you are tempted," he said to them.

41 Then he went a short distance away from them. There he got down on his knees and prayed.

42 He said, "Father, if you are willing, take this cup of suffering away from me. But do what you want, not what I want."

43 An angel from heaven appeared to Jesus and gave him strength.