Luke 22:40
New International Version
On reaching the place, he said to them, “Pray that you will not fall into temptation.”

New Living Translation
There he told them, “Pray that you will not give in to temptation.”

English Standard Version
And when he came to the place, he said to them, “Pray that you may not enter into temptation.”

Berean Standard Bible
When He came to the place, He told them, “Pray that you will not enter into temptation.”

Berean Literal Bible
And having come to the place, He said to them, "Pray not to enter into temptation."

King James Bible
And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation.

New King James Version
When He came to the place, He said to them, “Pray that you may not enter into temptation.”

New American Standard Bible
Now when He arrived at the place, He said to them, “Pray that you do not come into temptation.”

NASB 1995
When He arrived at the place, He said to them, “Pray that you may not enter into temptation.”

NASB 1977
And when He arrived at the place, He said to them, “Pray that you may not enter into temptation.”

Legacy Standard Bible
Now when He arrived at the place, He said to them, “Pray that you may not enter into temptation.”

Amplified Bible
When He arrived at the place [called Gethsemane], He said to them, “Pray continually that you may not fall into temptation.”

Christian Standard Bible
When he reached the place, he told them, “Pray that you may not fall into temptation.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
When He reached the place, He told them, “Pray that you may not enter into temptation.”

American Standard Version
And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation.

Contemporary English Version
When they got there, he told them, "Pray that you won't be tested."

English Revised Version
And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
When he arrived, he said to them, "Pray that you won't be tempted."

Good News Translation
When he arrived at the place, he said to them, "Pray that you will not fall into temptation."

International Standard Version
When he arrived, he told them, "Keep on praying that you may not be tempted."

Majority Standard Bible
When He came to the place, He told them, “Pray that you will not enter into temptation.”

NET Bible
When he came to the place, he said to them, "Pray that you will not fall into temptation."

New Heart English Bible
When he was at the place, he said to them, "Pray that you do not enter into temptation."

Webster's Bible Translation
And when he was at the place, he said to them, Pray, that ye enter not into temptation.

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

World English Bible
When he was at the place, he said to them, “Pray that you don’t enter into temptation.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and having come to the place, He said to them, “Pray to not enter into temptation.”

Berean Literal Bible
And having come to the place, He said to them, "Pray not to enter into temptation."

Young's Literal Translation
and having come to the place, he said to them, 'Pray ye not to enter into temptation.'

Smith's Literal Translation
And being at the place, he said to them, Pray ye not to enter into temptation.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And when he was come to the place, he said to them: Pray, lest ye enter into temptation.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And when he had arrived at the place, he said to them: “Pray, lest you enter into temptation.”

New American Bible
When he arrived at the place he said to them, “Pray that you may not undergo the test.”

New Revised Standard Version
When he reached the place, he said to them, “Pray that you may not come into the time of trial.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And when he arrived at a place, he said to them, Pray that you may not enter into temptation.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And when he arrived at the place, he said to them, “Pray, lest you enter temptation.”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And when he came to the place, he said to them: Pray, that you enter not into temptation.

Godbey New Testament
He being at the place, He said to them, Pray that you enter not into temptation.

Haweis New Testament
And when he came to the spot, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation.

Mace New Testament
at his arrival there, he said to them, pray that you may withstand the trial.

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

Worrell New Testament
and, having come to the place, He said to them, "Pray, that ye enter not into temptation."

Worsley New Testament
And when He was at the place, He said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Jesus Prays on the Mount of Olives
39Jesus went out as usual to the Mount of Olives, and the disciples followed Him. 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,…

Cross References
Matthew 26:41
“Watch and pray so that you will not enter into temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak.”

Mark 14:38
Watch and pray so that you will not enter into temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak.”

1 Corinthians 10:13
No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide an escape, so that you can stand up under it.

Ephesians 6:18
Pray in the Spirit at all times, with every kind of prayer and petition. To this end, stay alert with all perseverance in your prayers for all the saints.

Hebrews 4:15-16
For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who was tempted in every way that we are, yet was without sin. / Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.

James 1:13-14
When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He tempt anyone. / But each one is tempted when by his own evil desires he is lured away and enticed.

1 Peter 5:8
Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.

1 Thessalonians 5:17
Pray without ceasing.

Romans 8:26
In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know how we ought to pray, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groans too deep for words.

Philippians 4:6-7
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. / And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Psalm 141:4
Do not let my heart be drawn to any evil thing or take part in works of wickedness with men who do iniquity; let me not feast on their delicacies.

Proverbs 4:23
Guard your heart with all diligence, for from it flow springs of life.

Isaiah 41:10
Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.

Psalm 19:13
Keep Your servant also from willful sins; may they not rule over me. Then I will be blameless and cleansed of great transgression.

Psalm 119:133
Order my steps in Your word; let no sin rule over me.


Treasury of Scripture

And when he was at the place, he said to them, Pray that you enter not into temptation.

Pray.

Luke 22:46
And said unto them, Why sleep ye? rise and pray, lest ye enter into temptation.

Luke 11:4
And forgive us our sins; for we also forgive every one that is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil.

1 Chronicles 4:10
And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that thine hand might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep me from evil, that it may not grieve me! And God granted him that which he requested.

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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.














When He came to the place
This phrase indicates a specific location, the Garden of Gethsemane, which holds significant historical and spiritual importance. The Greek word for "place" is "topos," suggesting a designated spot with purpose. Gethsemane, meaning "oil press," symbolizes a place of pressing and pressure, reflecting the intense spiritual struggle Jesus was about to endure. Historically, this garden was a familiar retreat for Jesus and His disciples, a place of solace and prayer. It serves as a reminder that even in familiar and comforting places, spiritual battles can occur.

He said to them
The act of speaking here is crucial. Jesus, as the divine teacher, imparts wisdom and guidance to His disciples. The Greek verb "eipen" (said) emphasizes the authority and intentionality behind His words. This moment is a teaching opportunity, highlighting the importance of communication between Jesus and His followers. It underscores the relational aspect of discipleship, where instruction and encouragement are given directly from the Master.

Pray
The Greek word "proseuchomai" is used here, which means to pray earnestly or to supplicate. Prayer is presented as a vital spiritual discipline, a means of seeking divine strength and guidance. In the context of this verse, prayer is not just a ritual but a lifeline, a way to connect with God amidst impending trials. It emphasizes the necessity of prayer in the believer's life, especially when facing temptation or spiritual challenges.

that you will not enter
The phrase "enter" comes from the Greek "eiselthēte," which implies going into or coming under the influence of something. Jesus is warning His disciples about the potential to be overwhelmed by temptation. This highlights the proactive nature of prayer as a defense mechanism, a way to guard one's heart and mind against spiritual pitfalls. It serves as a reminder that believers must be vigilant and intentional in their spiritual walk.

into temptation
The Greek word "peirasmos" refers to a trial or test, often with a connotation of enticement to sin. In the biblical context, temptation is a common experience for all believers, but it is not insurmountable. Jesus' instruction to pray against entering into temptation underscores the reality of spiritual warfare and the need for divine assistance. It reflects the understanding that while temptation is inevitable, succumbing to it is not, provided one relies on God's strength through prayer.

(40-46) When he was at the place.--See Notes on Matthew 26:36-46; Mark 14:32-38. It is noticeable that St. Luke neither gives the name Gethsemane, nor describes it as "a garden." It is with him simply "the place" to which our Lord was wont to resort.

Pray that ye enter not into temptation.--The words are suggestive (1) as throwing light on the meaning of the "temptation" clause in the Lord's Prayer, which the disciples were now to use in all the fulness of its meaning; (2) as indicating that our Lord was Himself about to enter on a time of temptation, to which He was called, and from which He would not shrink. And yet even He, too, as the sequel shows, could utter a prayer which was in substance identical with that which He taught the disciples to use.

Verse 40. - Pray that ye enter not into temptation. The temptation in question was the grave sin of moral cowardice into which so soon the disciples fell. Had they prayed instead of yielding to the overpowering sense of weariness and sleeping, they would never have forsaken their Master in his hour of trial and danger.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
When
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

He came
γενόμενος (genomenos)
Verb - Aorist Participle Middle - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 1096: A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.

to
ἐπὶ (epi)
Preposition
Strong's 1909: On, to, against, on the basis of, at.

the
τοῦ (tou)
Article - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

place,
τόπου (topou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 5117: Apparently a primary word; a spot, i.e. Location; figuratively, condition, opportunity; specially, a scabbard.

He told
εἶπεν (eipen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.

them,
αὐτοῖς (autois)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 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.

“Pray
Προσεύχεσθε (Proseuchesthe)
Verb - Present Imperative Middle or Passive - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4336: To pray, pray for, offer prayer. From pros and euchomai; to pray to God, i.e. Supplicate, worship.

that you will not enter
εἰσελθεῖν (eiselthein)
Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active
Strong's 1525: To go in, come in, enter. From eis and erchomai; to enter.

into
εἰς (eis)
Preposition
Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.

temptation.”
πειρασμόν (peirasmon)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3986: From peirazo; a putting to proof (of good), experience (of evil), solicitation, discipline or provocation); by implication, adversity.


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