Luke 22:41

41 Then 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And he was withdrawn from them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 went out [of the city] to the Mount of Olives as he usually did. His disciples followed him.

40 When he arrived, he said to them, "Pray that you won't be tempted."

41 Then he withdrew from them about a stone's throw, knelt down, and prayed,

42 "Father, if it is your will, take this cup [of suffering] away from me. However, your will must be done, not mine."

43 Then an angel from heaven appeared to him and gave him strength.