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.” Berean Annotated Bible When He came to the place, He told them, “Pray that you will not enter 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." 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." Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleWhen He came to the place, He told them, “Pray that you will not enter 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 Versionand 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 BibleAnd 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 BibleAnd 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 TestamentAnd 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, 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, Worsley New Testament And when He was at the place, He said unto them, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Jesus Prays on the Mount of Olives39Jesus 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 When He came to the place, Matthew 26:36 Then Jesus went with His disciples to a place called Gethsemane, and He told them, “Sit here while I go over there and pray.” Mark 14:32 Then they came to a place called Gethsemane, and Jesus told His disciples, “Sit here while I pray.” John 18:1 After Jesus had spoken these words, He went out with His disciples across the Kidron Valley, where they entered a garden. He told them, Luke 18:1 Then Jesus told them a parable about their need to pray at all times and not lose heart: 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. Colossians 4:2 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful, “Pray that you will not enter into temptation.” Matthew 6:13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.’ Luke 11:4 And forgive us our sins, for we also forgive everyone who sins against us. And lead us not into temptation.’” 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. 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.” 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. 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. Jump to Previous Arrived Enter Fall Prayer Reaching Temptation TestJump to Next Arrived Enter Fall Prayer Reaching Temptation TestLuke 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, Jesus arrived at the Mount of Olives, in the Garden of Gethsemane east of Jerusalem. The secluded garden provided a setting for prayer as He faced His arrest and crucifixion. The Mount of Olives also holds an important place in Israel’s history and future hope, associated with the Messiah’s return. Mat 26:36 Then Jesus went with His disciples to Gethsemane,… He told them, Jesus spoke directly to His disciples, preparing them for the crisis about to unfold. Though they had followed Him closely, they were not prepared in their own strength for the fear, confusion, and pressure that lay ahead. Luk 18:1 Then Jesus told them a parable about their need to pray… “Pray that you will not enter into temptation.” Jesus commanded them to seek God’s help before the trial came. The temptation included not only moral failure but the danger of abandoning faith when confronted by suffering, fear, and opposition. Prayer was necessary because the coming events would test their loyalty to Him. Mat 6:13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us… Persons / Places / Events 1. Jesus ChristThe central figure in this passage, Jesus is preparing for His imminent arrest and crucifixion. He is in the Garden of Gethsemane, a place of deep prayer and spiritual struggle. 2. The Disciples Specifically, Peter, James, and John are with Jesus. They are instructed to pray to avoid falling into temptation, highlighting their human vulnerability. 3. The Garden of Gethsemane A significant location on the Mount of Olives where Jesus often went to pray. It is a place of solitude and reflection, setting the stage for Jesus' intense prayer and the disciples' struggle to stay awake. 4. Temptation The Greek word used here is (peirasmos), which can mean trial, testing, or temptation. It underscores the spiritual battle that both Jesus and His disciples are facing. 5. Prayer A central theme in this passage, prayer is presented as a means of spiritual fortification against temptation and trials. Teaching Points The Importance of VigilanceJesus instructs His disciples to pray to avoid temptation, teaching us the necessity of spiritual alertness in our daily lives. The Power of Prayer Prayer is not just a ritual but a powerful tool to strengthen us against spiritual challenges and temptations. Human Weakness and Divine Strength The disciples' struggle to stay awake reflects human frailty, while Jesus' command to pray points to reliance on God's strength. Preparation for Trials Just as Jesus prepared for His crucifixion through prayer, we too must prepare for life's trials by seeking God's guidance and strength. Community in Prayer Jesus' instruction to His disciples highlights the importance of communal prayer and support in facing spiritual battles. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Luke 22:40?2. How does Luke 22:40 encourage us to resist temptation in daily life? 3. What role does prayer play in overcoming temptation according to Luke 22:40? 4. How can we apply Jesus' advice in Luke 22:40 to our spiritual battles? 5. What other scriptures emphasize the importance of prayer in resisting temptation? 6. How can we strengthen our prayer life to follow Jesus' command in Luke 22:40? 7. What does Luke 22:40 teach about the importance of prayer in facing temptation? 8. How does Luke 22:40 reflect Jesus' understanding of human weakness? 9. Why does Jesus emphasize prayer in Luke 22:40 before His arrest? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Luke 22? (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. Luke 22:40 shows Jesus arriving at a familiar, God-appointed place, issuing an urgent command, and prescribing prayer as the critical shield against imminent spiritual failure. By obeying His words—staying alert, seeking divine strength, and trusting God’s faithfulness—we follow the same victorious path He marked out in Gethsemane and stand firm when temptation closes in.Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Whenδὲ (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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