Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Luke 22:40
And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation.The place — The garden of Gethsemane. read more
And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation.The place — The garden of Gethsemane. read more
And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him.Strengthening him — Lest his body should sink and die before the time. read more
And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground.And being in an agony — Probably just now grappling with the powers of darkness: feeling the weight of the wrath of God, and at the same time surrounded with a mighty host of devils, who exercised all their force and malice to persecute and distract his wounded spirit.He prayed more earnestly — Even with stronger cries and tars: and his sweat - As cold as the weather... read more
But Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss?Betrayest thou the Son of man — He whom thou knowest to be the Son of man, the Christ? read more
When they which were about him saw what would follow, they said unto him, Lord, shall we smite with the sword?Seeing what would follow — That they were just going to seize him. Matthew 26:51; Mark 14:47. read more
And Jesus answered and said, Suffer ye thus far. And he touched his ear, and healed him.Suffer me at least to have my hands at liberty thus far, while I do one more act of mercy. read more
Then Jesus said unto the chief priests, and captains of the temple, and the elders, which were come to him, Be ye come out, as against a thief, with swords and staves?Jesus said to the chief priests, and captains, and the elders who were come — And all these came of their own accord: the soldiers and servants were sent. read more
When I was daily with you in the temple, ye stretched forth no hands against me: but this is your hour, and the power of darkness.This is your hour — Before which ye could not take me: and the power of darkness - The time when Satan has power. read more
Then took they him, and led him, and brought him into the high priest's house. And Peter followed afar off. Matthew 26:57; Mark 14:53; John 18:12. read more
Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Luke 22:39
And he came out, and went, as he was wont, to the mount of Olives; and his disciples also followed him. Matthew 26:30. read more