Luke 22:41
New International Version
He withdrew about a stone’s throw beyond them, knelt down and prayed,

New Living Translation
He walked away, about a stone’s throw, and knelt down and prayed,

English Standard Version
And he withdrew from them about a stone’s throw, and knelt down and prayed,

Berean Standard Bible
And He withdrew about a stone’s throw beyond them, where He knelt down and prayed,

Berean Literal Bible
And He withdrew from them about a stone's throw, and having fallen on the knees, He was praying,

King James Bible
And he was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and kneeled down, and prayed,

New King James Version
And He was withdrawn from them about a stone’s throw, and He knelt down and prayed,

New American Standard Bible
And He withdrew from them about a stone’s throw, and He knelt down and began to pray,

NASB 1995
And He withdrew from them about a stone’s throw, and He knelt down and began to pray,

NASB 1977
And He withdrew from them about a stone’s throw, and He knelt down and began to pray,

Legacy Standard Bible
And He withdrew from them about a stone’s throw, and He knelt down and began to pray,

Amplified Bible
And He withdrew from them about a stone’s throw, and knelt down and prayed,

Christian Standard Bible
Then he withdrew from them about a stone’s throw, knelt down, and began to pray,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then He withdrew from them about a stone’s throw, knelt down, and began to pray,

American Standard Version
And he was parted from them about a stone's cast; and he kneeled down and prayed,

Contemporary English Version
Jesus walked on a little way before he knelt down and prayed,

English Revised Version
And he was parted from them about a stone's cast; and he kneeled down and prayed,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then he withdrew from them about a stone's throw, knelt down, and prayed,

Good News Translation
Then he went off from them about the distance of a stone's throw and knelt down and prayed.

International Standard Version
Then he withdrew from them about a stone's throw, knelt down, and began to pray,

Majority Standard Bible
And He withdrew about a stone’s throw beyond them, where He knelt down and prayed,

NET Bible
He went away from them about a stone's throw, knelt down, and prayed,

New Heart English Bible
He was withdrawn from them about a stone's throw, and he knelt down and prayed,

Webster's Bible Translation
And he was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and kneeled down, and prayed.

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

World English Bible
He was withdrawn from them about a stone’s throw, and he knelt down and prayed,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And He was withdrawn from them, as it were a stone’s cast, and having fallen on the knees He was praying,

Berean Literal Bible
And He withdrew from them about a stone's throw, and having fallen on the knees, He was praying,

Young's Literal Translation
And he was withdrawn from them, as it were a stone's cast, and having fallen on the knees he was praying,

Smith's Literal Translation
And he was removed from them about a stone's cast, and having placed the knees, he prayed,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And he was withdrawn away from them a stone's cast; and kneeling down, he prayed,

Catholic Public Domain Version
And he was separated from them by about a stone’s throw. And kneeling down, he prayed,

New American Bible
After withdrawing about a stone’s throw from them and kneeling, he prayed,

New Revised Standard Version
Then he withdrew from them about a stone’s throw, knelt down, and prayed,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And he separated from them, about the distance of a stone’s throw, and he kneeled down, and prayed,

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And he withdrew from them about a stone's throw and he bowed his knees and he prayed.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And he withdrew from them about a stone's throw, and kneeled down, and prayed,

Godbey New Testament
And He was separated from them about a stone's cast; and putting down His knees, continued to pray,

Haweis New Testament
And he withdrew from them about a stone’s cast, and kneeling down, he prayed,

Mace New Testament
At length he withdrew from them about a stone's cast, where falling upon his knees,

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

Worrell New Testament
And He was parted from them about a stone's throw; and, kneeling down, He prayed,

Worsley New Testament
And when He was withdrawn from them about a stone's-cast, He kneeled down and prayed saying,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Jesus Prays on the Mount of Olives
40When He came to the place, He told them, “Pray that you will not enter into temptation.” 41And He withdrew about a stone’s throw beyond them, where He knelt down and prayed, 42“Father, if You are willing, take this cup from Me. Yet not My will, but Yours be done.”…

Cross References
Matthew 26:39
Going a little farther, He fell facedown and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me. Yet not as I will, but as You will.”

Mark 14:35
Going a little farther, He fell to the ground and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour would pass from Him.

Hebrews 5:7
During the days of Jesus’ earthly life, He offered up prayers and petitions with loud cries and tears to the One who could save Him from death, and He was heard because of His reverence.

John 18:11
“Put your sword back in its sheath!” Jesus said to Peter. “Shall I not drink the cup the Father has given Me?”

Philippians 2:8
And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to death—even death on a cross.

Isaiah 53:3-5
He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Like one from whom men hide their faces, He was despised, and we esteemed Him not. / Surely He took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows; yet we considered Him stricken, struck down by God, and afflicted. / But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed.

Psalm 22:1-2
For the choirmaster. To the tune of “The Doe of the Dawn.” A Psalm of David. My God, my God, why have You forsaken me? Why are You so far from saving me, so far from my words of groaning? / I cry out by day, O my God, but You do not answer, and by night, but I have no rest.

John 12:27
Now My soul is troubled, and what shall I say? ‘Father, save Me from this hour’? No, it is for this purpose that I have come to this hour.

Matthew 6:10
Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.

Romans 8:15
For you did not receive a spirit of slavery that returns you to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption to sonship, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!”

Psalm 69:1-3
For the choirmaster. To the tune of “Lilies.” Of David. Save me, O God, for the waters are up to my neck. / I have sunk into the miry depths, where there is no footing; I have drifted into deep waters, where the flood engulfs me. / I am weary from my crying; my throat is parched. My eyes fail, looking for my God.

1 Peter 2:21-23
For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in His footsteps: / “He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in His mouth.” / When they heaped abuse on Him, He did not retaliate; when He suffered, He made no threats, but entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly.

Isaiah 50:5-7
The Lord GOD has opened My ears, and I have not been rebellious, nor have I turned back. / I offered My back to those who struck Me, and My cheeks to those who tore out My beard. I did not hide My face from scorn and spittle. / Because the Lord GOD helps Me, I have not been disgraced; therefore I have set My face like flint, and I know that I will not be put to shame.

Psalm 40:6-8
Sacrifice and offering You did not desire, but my ears You have opened. Burnt offerings and sin offerings You did not require. / Then I said, “Here I am, I have come—it is written about me in the scroll: / I delight to do Your will, O my God; Your law is within my heart.”

Hebrews 10:5-7
Therefore, when Christ came into the world, He said: “Sacrifice and offering You did not desire, but a body You prepared for Me. / In burnt offerings and sin offerings You took no delight. / Then I said, ‘Here I am, it is written about Me in the scroll: I have come to do Your will, O God.’”


Treasury of Scripture

And he was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and kneeled down, and prayed,

and kneeled.

Matthew 26:39
And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt.

Mark 14:35
And he went forward a little, and fell on the ground, and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass from him.

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Luke 22
1. The leaders conspire against Jesus.
3. Satan prepares Judas to betray him.
7. The apostles prepare the Passover.
19. Jesus institutes his holy supper;
21. covertly foretells of the traitor;
24. rebukes the rest of his apostles from ambition;
31. assures Peter his faith should not fail;
34. and yet he should deny him thrice.
39. He prays in the mount, and sweats blood;
47. is betrayed with a kiss;
50. he heals Malchus' ear;
54. he is thrice denied by Peter;
63. shamefully abused;
66. and confesses himself to be the Son of God.














And He withdrew
The Greek word for "withdrew" is "ἀπεσπάσθη" (apespasthē), which implies a deliberate and intentional separation. In the context of Jesus' life, this withdrawal signifies a moment of profound personal reflection and communion with the Father. It highlights the importance of solitude in spiritual practice, a theme consistent throughout Jesus' ministry. This act of withdrawing is not just physical but also spiritual, as Jesus prepares for the immense burden He is about to bear.

about a stone’s throw
This phrase is a colloquial expression used to describe a short distance. In the historical context, it suggests that Jesus was close enough to be within sight and sound of His disciples, yet far enough to be alone with God. The imagery of a "stone's throw" evokes a sense of simplicity and relatability, grounding this divine moment in the everyday experiences of the people of that time.

beyond them
The phrase "beyond them" indicates a physical separation from the disciples, emphasizing the solitary nature of Jesus' prayer. This separation is symbolic of the unique role Jesus plays as the mediator between God and humanity. It underscores the loneliness of His mission and the personal sacrifice He is about to make for the salvation of mankind.

where He knelt down
The act of kneeling is a posture of humility and submission. In the Greek, "καὶ θεὶς τὰ γόνατα" (kai theis ta gonata) reflects a deep reverence and earnestness in prayer. Kneeling is a physical manifestation of Jesus' obedience to the Father’s will, setting an example for believers to approach God with humility and reverence, especially in times of trial.

and prayed
The Greek word for "prayed" is "προσηύξατο" (prosēuxato), which denotes a continuous and earnest communication with God. This moment of prayer is pivotal, as it reveals Jesus' reliance on the Father and His commitment to fulfilling His divine mission. It serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of prayer in seeking strength and guidance, particularly when facing life's greatest challenges.

(41) About a stone's cast.--The descriptive touch, implying a report coming directly or indirectly from an eye-witness, is peculiar to St. Luke.

Kneeled down, and prayed.--Literally, and was praying. The tense of the latter verb implies continuous and sustained prayer.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
And
Καὶ (Kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

He
αὐτὸς (autos)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

withdrew
ἀπεσπάσθη (apespasthē)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 645: From apo and spao; to drag forth, i.e. unsheathe, or relatively retire.

about
ὡσεὶ (hōsei)
Adverb
Strong's 5616: As if, as it were, like; with numbers: about. From hos and ei; as if.

a stone’s
λίθου (lithou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3037: A stone; met: of Jesus as the chief stone in a building. Apparently a primary word; a stone.

throw
βολήν (bolēn)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1000: A casting, throw; in acc: as measure of distance. From ballo; a throw.

beyond
ἀπ’ (ap’)
Preposition
Strong's 575: From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses.

them,
αὐτῶν (autōn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

[where]
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

He knelt down
θεὶς (theis)
Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 5087: To put, place, lay, set, fix, establish. A prolonged form of a primary theo to place.

[and] prayed,
προσηύχετο (prosēucheto)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 4336: To pray, pray for, offer prayer. From pros and euchomai; to pray to God, i.e. Supplicate, worship.


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