Luke 22:41

41 And He was withdrawn from them about a stone's throw, and He knelt down and prayed,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And he was withdrawn from them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 Coming out, He went to the Mount of Olives, as He was accustomed, and His disciples also followed Him.

40 When He came to the place, He said to them, "Pray that you may not enter into temptation."

41 And He was withdrawn from them about a stone's throw, and He knelt down and prayed,

42 saying, "Father, if it is Your will, take this cup away from Me; nevertheless not My will, but Yours, be done."

43 Then an angel appeared to Him from heaven, strengthening Him.