Holy Bible: Easy-To-Read Version

Luke 22:36-44 Holy Bible: Easy-To-Read Version (ETR)

36. Jesus said to them, “But now if you have money or a bag, carry that with you. If you don’t have a sword, sell your coat and buy one.

37. The Scriptures say, ‘He was considered a criminal.’ Isaiah 53:12 This Scripture must happen. It was written about me, and it is happening now.”

38. The followers said, “Look, Lord, here are two swords.” Jesus said to them, “That’s enough.”

39-40. Jesus left the city and went to the Mount of Olives. His followers went with him. (He went there often.) He said to his followers, “Pray for strength against temptation.”

41. Then Jesus went about 50 steps away from them. He knelt down and prayed,

42. “Father, if you are willing, please don’t make me drink from this cup. But do what you want, not what I want.”

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

44. Jesus was full of pain; he struggled hard in prayer. Sweat dripped from his face like drops of blood falling to the ground.