Luke 22:39-46 And he came out, and went, as he was wont, to the mount of Olives; and his disciples also followed him.… Jesus commenced His sacred Passion in the garden for these reasons: I. BECAUSE HE INTENDED TO OBSERVE A PIOUS CUSTOM. 1. It was His custom, after He had preached and wrought miracles, to retire and betake Himself to prayer. 2. It should be our custom, too, to recollect ourselves in prayer, especially when the day's work is over. II. BECAUSE CHARITY AND OBEDIENCE URGED HIM. 1. Charity towards the master of the house, who, having left the supper-room at His disposal, should not be molested by the seizure of Jesus. 2. Love and obedience to His heavenly Father. III. IN ORDER TO FULFIL THE TYPE OF DAVID. When Absalom had revolted against his father, David and the people went over the brook Kedron, and they all wept with a loud voice. Christ went over the same brook now, accompanied by His faithful friends. IV. AS SECOND ADAM HE WOULD MAKE SATISFACTION IN A GARDEN FOR THE SIN OF THE FIRST ADAM WHICH HAD BEEN COMMITTED IN A GARDEN. (J. Marchant.) Parallel Verses KJV: And he came out, and went, as he was wont, to the mount of Olives; and his disciples also followed him.WEB: He came out, and went, as his custom was, to the Mount of Olives. His disciples also followed him. |
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