Luke 22:43
New International Version
An angel from heaven appeared to him and strengthened him.

New Living Translation
Then an angel from heaven appeared and strengthened him.

English Standard Version
And there appeared to him an angel from heaven, strengthening him.

Berean Standard Bible
Then an angel from heaven appeared to Him and strengthened Him.

Berean Literal Bible
And an angel from heaven appeared to Him, strengthening Him.

King James Bible
And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him.

New King James Version
Then an angel appeared to Him from heaven, strengthening Him.

New American Standard Bible
[Now an angel from heaven appeared to Him, strengthening Him.

NASB 1995
Now an angel from heaven appeared to Him, strengthening Him.

NASB 1977
Now an angel from heaven appeared to Him, strengthening Him.

Legacy Standard Bible
Now an angel from heaven appeared to Him, strengthening Him.

Amplified Bible
Now an angel appeared to Him from heaven, strengthening Him.

Christian Standard Bible
Then an angel from heaven appeared to him, strengthening him.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then an angel from heaven appeared to Him, strengthening Him.

American Standard Version
And there appeared unto him an angel from heaven, strengthening him.

Contemporary English Version
Then an angel from heaven came to help him.

English Revised Version
And there appeared unto him an angel from heaven, strengthening him.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then an angel from heaven appeared to him and gave him strength.

Good News Translation
An angel from heaven appeared to him and strengthened him.

International Standard Version
Then an angel from heaven appeared to him and strengthened him.

Majority Standard Bible
Then an angel from heaven appeared to Him and strengthened Him.

NET Bible
[Then an angel from heaven appeared to him and strengthened him.

New Heart English Bible
And an angel from heaven appeared to him, strengthening him.

Webster's Bible Translation
And there appeared to him an angel from heaven, strengthening him.

Weymouth New Testament
And there appeared to Him an angel from Heaven, strengthening Him;

World English Bible
An angel from heaven appeared to him, strengthening him.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And there appeared to Him a messenger from Heaven strengthening Him;

Berean Literal Bible
And an angel from heaven appeared to Him, strengthening Him.

Young's Literal Translation
And there appeared to him a messenger from heaven strengthening him;

Smith's Literal Translation
And a messenger was seen to him from heaven, strengthening him.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And there appeared to him an angel from heaven, strengthening him. And being in an agony, he prayed the longer.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Then an Angel appeared to him from heaven, strengthening him. And being in agony, he prayed more intensely;

New American Bible
And to strengthen him an angel from heaven appeared to him.

New Revised Standard Version
Then an angel from heaven appeared to him and gave him strength.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And there appeared to him an angel from heaven, to strengthen him.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And an Angel appeared to him from Heaven, who strengthened him.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And there appeared to him an angel from heaven, to strengthen him.

Godbey New Testament
And an angel from heaven appeared unto Him, strengthening Him.

Haweis New Testament
And an angel from heaven appeared to him, strengthening him.

Mace New Testament
then an angel from heaven appear'd to him, and comforted him.

Weymouth New Testament
And there appeared to Him an angel from Heaven, strengthening Him;

Worrell New Testament
And there appeared to Him an angel from Heaven, strengthening Him.

Worsley New Testament
And there appeared to Him an angel from heaven strengthening Him.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Jesus Prays on the Mount of Olives
42“Father, if You are willing, take this cup from Me. Yet not My will, but Yours be done.” 43Then an angel from heaven appeared to Him and strengthened Him. 44And in His anguish, He prayed more earnestly, and His sweat became like drops of blood falling to the ground.…

Cross References
Matthew 4:11
Then the devil left Him, and angels came and ministered to Him.

Hebrews 1:14
Are not the angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?

John 12:27-28
Now My soul is troubled, and what shall I say? ‘Father, save Me from this hour’? No, it is for this purpose that I have come to this hour. / Father, glorify Your name!” Then a voice came from heaven: “I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again.”

Matthew 26:53
Are you not aware that I can call on My Father, and He will at once put at My disposal more than twelve legions of angels?

Philippians 4:13
I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.

Isaiah 41:10
Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.

Psalm 91:11-12
For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways. / They will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.

1 Kings 19:5-7
Then he lay down under the broom tree and fell asleep. Suddenly an angel touched him and said, “Get up and eat.” / And he looked around, and there by his head was a cake of bread baked over hot coals, and a jar of water. So he ate and drank and lay down again. / A second time the angel of the LORD returned and touched him, saying, “Get up and eat, or the journey will be too much for you.”

Daniel 10:16-19
And suddenly one with the likeness of a man touched my lips, and I opened my mouth and said to the one standing before me, “My lord, because of the vision, I am overcome with anguish, and I have no strength. / How can I, your servant, speak with you, my lord? Now I have no strength, nor is any breath left in me.” / Again the one with the likeness of a man touched me and strengthened me. ...

2 Corinthians 12:9-10
But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me. / That is why, for the sake of Christ, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.

Hebrews 5:7
During the days of Jesus’ earthly life, He offered up prayers and petitions with loud cries and tears to the One who could save Him from death, and He was heard because of His reverence.

Psalm 34:7
The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear Him, and he delivers them.

Isaiah 53:3-5
He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Like one from whom men hide their faces, He was despised, and we esteemed Him not. / Surely He took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows; yet we considered Him stricken, struck down by God, and afflicted. / But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed.

John 14:16-17
And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Advocate to be with you forever— / the Spirit of truth. The world cannot receive Him, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him. But you do know Him, for He abides with you and will be in you.

Acts 27:23-24
For just last night an angel of the God to whom I belong and whom I serve stood beside me / and said, ‘Do not be afraid, Paul; you must stand before Caesar. And look, God has granted you the lives of all who sail with you.’


Treasury of Scripture

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

an.

Luke 4:10,11
For it is written, He shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee: …

Psalm 91:11,12
For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways…

Matthew 4:6,11
And saith unto him, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down: for it is written, He shall give his angels charge concerning thee: and in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone…

strengthening.

Luke 22:32
But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.

Deuteronomy 3:28
But charge Joshua, and encourage him, and strengthen him: for he shall go over before this people, and he shall cause them to inherit the land which thou shalt see.

Job 4:3,4
Behold, thou hast instructed many, and thou hast strengthened the weak hands…

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Luke 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.














Then
The word "then" serves as a temporal marker, indicating a sequence of events. In the context of Luke 22, this moment follows Jesus' intense prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane. The use of "then" highlights the immediacy and divine response to Jesus' earnest supplication. It underscores the narrative's progression from human struggle to divine intervention, emphasizing God's timely provision in moments of deep distress.

an angel
The appearance of "an angel" signifies a divine messenger sent by God. In the Greek, "angelos" means messenger, often denoting a supernatural being dispatched to deliver God's message or aid. This angelic presence underscores the heavenly support available to Jesus, affirming His divine mission and the spiritual realm's active involvement in earthly affairs. It serves as a reminder of God's sovereignty and the unseen spiritual forces at work in the believer's life.

from heaven
The phrase "from heaven" indicates the origin of the angel, emphasizing the divine source of strength and comfort. Heaven, in biblical terms, is the dwelling place of God and His angels, representing purity, authority, and divine will. This phrase reassures believers of the heavenly resources available to them, reinforcing the idea that God's help is not of this world but transcendent and powerful.

appeared to Him
The phrase "appeared to Him" suggests a visible, tangible manifestation of the angel to Jesus. This appearance is not merely a vision but a real encounter, providing Jesus with the assurance of God's presence. The Greek word "optanomai" implies being seen or becoming visible, highlighting the reality of divine intervention. It serves as a testament to God's readiness to reveal Himself to those in need, offering comfort and strength.

and strengthened Him
The act of strengthening Jesus is pivotal, as it demonstrates the angel's purpose. The Greek word "enischyo" means to make strong or to invigorate, indicating a fortification of Jesus' physical and spiritual resolve. This divine strengthening is crucial as Jesus prepares to face the crucifixion, illustrating God's provision of strength in times of trial. It serves as an encouragement to believers that God equips them with the necessary fortitude to endure their own trials, reinforcing the promise of divine support and empowerment.

(43) There appeared an angel unto him from heaven.--This and the following verses are omitted by not a few of the best MSS., but the balance of evidence is, on the whole, in their favour. Assuming their truth as part of the Gospel, we ask--(1) How came the fact to be known to St. Luke, when St. Matthew and St. Mark had made no mention of it? and (2) What is the precise nature of the fact narrated? As regards (2), it may be noted that the angel is said to have "appeared to him," to our Lord only, and not to the disciples. He was conscious of a new strength to endure even to the end. And that strength would show itself to others, to disciples who watched Him afar off, in a new expression and look, flashes of victorious strength and joy alternating with throbs and spasms of anguish. Whence could that strength come but from the messengers of His Father, in Whose presence, and in communion with Whom He habitually lived (Matthew 4:11; John 1:51). The ministrations which had been with Him in His first temptation were now with Him in the last (Matthew 4:11). As to (1) we may think of one of the disciples who were present having reported to the "devout women," from whom St. Luke probably, as we have seen, derived so much of the materials for his Gospel (see Introduction), that he had thus seen what seemed to him to admit of no other explanation.

Verse 43. - And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him. The Lord's words reported by St. Matthew were no mere figure of rhetoric. "My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death." The anguish and horror were so great that he himself, according to his humanity, must have before the time become the victim of death had he not been specially strengthened from above. This is the deep significance and necessity of the angel's appearance. So Stier and Godet, the latter of whom writes, "As when in the wilderness under the pressure of famine he felt himself dying, the presence of this heavenly being sends a vivifying breath over him, - a Divine refreshing pervades him, body and soul, and it is thus he receives strength to continue to the last the struggle."

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
Then
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

an angel
ἄγγελος (angelos)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 32: From aggello; a messenger; especially an 'angel'; by implication, a pastor.

from
ἀπ’ (ap’)
Preposition
Strong's 575: From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses.

heaven
οὐρανοῦ (ouranou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3772: Perhaps from the same as oros; the sky; by extension, heaven; by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel.

appeared
Ὤφθη (Ōphthē)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 3708: Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear.

to Him
αὐτῷ (autō)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
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.

[and] strengthened
ἐνισχύων (enischyōn)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 1765: To invigorate, strengthen. From en and ischuo; to invigorate.

Him.
αὐτόν (auton)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
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.


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