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Luke 22:38-47 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

38. The disciples said, “Lord, here are two swords!”“Enough of that!” Jesus replied.

39. Jesus went out to the Mount of Olives, as he often did, and his disciples went with him.

40. When they got there, he told them, “Pray that you won't be tested.”

41. Jesus walked on a little way before he knelt down and prayed,

42. “Father, if you will, please don't make me suffer by making me drink from this cup. But do what you want, and not what I want.”

43. Then an angel from heaven came to help him.

44. Jesus was in great pain and prayed so sincerely that his sweat fell to the ground like drops of blood.

45. Jesus got up from praying and went over to his disciples. They were asleep and worn out from being so sad.

46. He said to them, “Why are you asleep? Wake up and pray that you won't be tested.”

47. While Jesus was still speaking, a crowd came up. It was led by Judas, one of the twelve apostles. He went over to Jesus and greeted him with a kiss.

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