Luke 22:41

41 But He Himself withdrew from them about a stone's throw, and knelt down and prayed repeatedly, saying,

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And he was withdrawn from them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 On going out, He proceeded as usual to the Mount of Olives, and His disciples followed Him.

40 But when He arrived at the place, He said to them, "Pray that you may not come into temptation."

41 But He Himself withdrew from them about a stone's throw, and knelt down and prayed repeatedly, saying,

42 "Father, if it be Thy will, take this cup away from me; yet not my will but Thine be done!"

43 And there appeared to Him an angel from Heaven, strengthening Him;