Luke 22:41

41 He pulled away 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And he was withdrawn from them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 Leaving there, he went, as he so often did, to Mount Olives. The disciples followed him.

40 When they arrived at the place, he said, "Pray that you don't give in to temptation."

41 He pulled away from them about a stone's throw, knelt down, and prayed,

42 "Father, remove this cup from me. But please, not what I want. What do you want?"

43 At once an angel from heaven was at his side, strengthening him.