Luke 22:41

41 He withdrew from them about a stone's throw, knelt down, 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And he was withdrawn from them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 left and made his way to the Mount of Olives, as was his custom, and the disciples followed him.

40 When he arrived, he said to them, "Pray that you won't give in to temptation."

41 He withdrew from them about a stone's throw, knelt down, and prayed.

42 He said, "Father, if it's your will, take this cup of suffering away from me. However, not my will but your will must be done."

43 Then a heavenly angel appeared to him and strengthened him.