Good News Bible Anglicised

Luke 22:41-46 Good News Bible Anglicised (GNBDC)

41. Then he went off from them about the distance of a stone's throw and knelt down and prayed.

42. “Father,” he said, “if you will, take this cup of suffering away from me. Not my will, however, but your will be done.”

43. An angel from heaven appeared to him and strengthened him.

44. In great anguish he prayed even more fervently; his sweat was like drops of blood falling to the ground.

45. Rising from his prayer, he went back to the disciples and found them asleep, worn out by their grief.

46. He said to them, “Why are you sleeping? Get up and pray that you will not fall into temptation.”