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Luke 22:37-45 Lexham English Bible (LEB)

37. For I tell you that this that is written must be fulfilled in me: ‘And he was counted with the criminals.’ For indeed, what is written about me is being fulfilled.”

38. So they said, “Lord, behold, here are two swords!” And he said to them, “It is adequate.”

39. And he went away and proceeded, according to his custom, to the Mount of Olives, and the disciples also followed him.

40. And when he came to the place, he said to them, “Pray that you will not enter into temptation.”

41. And he withdrew from them about a stone’s throw and knelt down and began to pray,

42. saying, “Father, if you are willing, take away this cup from me. Nevertheless, not my will but yours be done.” 〚

43. And an angel from heaven appeared to him, strengthening him.

44. And being in anguish, he began praying more fervently and his sweat became like drops of blood falling down to the ground.〛

45. And when he got up from the prayer and came to the disciples, he found them sleeping from sorrow,

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