Luke 22:41

41 And He was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and kneeled down and prayed,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And he was withdrawn from them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 And He came out and went, as He was wont, to the Mount of Olives; and His disciples also followed Him.

40 And when He was at the place, He said unto them, "Pray that ye enter not into temptation."

41 And He was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and kneeled down and prayed,

42 saying, "Father, if Thou be willing, remove this cup from Me; nevertheless not My will, but Thine be done."

43 And there appeared an angel unto Him from Heaven, strengthening Him.