Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “Why are you sleeping?” he asked them. “Get up and pray so that you will not fall into temptation.” New Living Translation “Why are you sleeping?” he asked them. “Get up and pray, so that you will not give in to temptation.” English Standard Version and he said to them, “Why are you sleeping? Rise and pray that you may not enter into temptation.” Berean Standard Bible “Why are you sleeping?” He asked. “Get up and pray so that you will not enter into temptation.” Berean Literal Bible And He said to them, "Why are you sleeping? Having risen up, pray that you might not enter into temptation." King James Bible And said unto them, Why sleep ye? rise and pray, lest ye enter into temptation. New King James Version Then He said to them, “Why do you sleep? Rise and pray, lest you enter into temptation.” New American Standard Bible and He said to them, “Why are you sleeping? Get up and pray that you do not come into temptation.” NASB 1995 and said to them, “Why are you sleeping? Get up and pray that you may not enter into temptation.” NASB 1977 and said to them, “Why are you sleeping? Rise and pray that you may not enter into temptation.” Legacy Standard Bible and said to them, “Why are you sleeping? Rise up and pray that you may not enter into temptation.” Amplified Bible and He said to them, “Why are you sleeping? Get up and pray that you may not fall into temptation.” Christian Standard Bible “Why are you sleeping? ” he asked them. “Get up and pray, so that you won’t fall into temptation.” Holman Christian Standard Bible “Why are you sleeping?” He asked them. “Get up and pray, so that you won’t enter into temptation.” American Standard Version and said unto them, Why sleep ye? rise and pray, that ye enter not into temptation. Contemporary English Version He said to them, "Why are you asleep? Wake up and pray that you won't be tested." English Revised Version and said unto them, Why sleep ye? rise and pray, that ye enter not into temptation. GOD'S WORD® Translation He said to them, "Why are you sleeping? Get up, and pray that you won't be tempted." Good News Translation He said to them, "Why are you sleeping? Get up and pray that you will not fall into temptation." International Standard Version He asked them, "Why are you sleeping? Get up and keep on praying that you may not be tempted." Majority Standard Bible ?Why are you sleeping?? He asked. ?Get up and pray so that you will not enter into temptation.? NET Bible So he said to them, "Why are you sleeping? Get up and pray that you will not fall into temptation!" New Heart English Bible and said to them, "Why do you sleep? Rise and pray that you may not enter into temptation." Webster's Bible Translation And said to them, Why sleep ye? rise and pray, lest ye enter into temptation. Weymouth New Testament "Why are you sleeping?" He said; "stand up; and pray that you may not come into temptation." World English Bible and said to them, “Why do you sleep? Rise and pray that you may not enter into temptation.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand He said to them, “Why do you sleep? Having risen, pray that you may not enter into temptation.” Berean Literal Bible And He said to them, "Why are you sleeping? Having risen up, pray that you might not enter into temptation." Young's Literal Translation and he said to them, 'Why do ye sleep? having risen, pray that ye may not enter into temptation.' Smith's Literal Translation And he said to them, Why sleep ye? having risen, pray that ye might not enter into temptation. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he said to them: Why sleep you? arise, pray, lest you enter into temptation. Catholic Public Domain Version And he said to them: “Why are you sleeping? Rise up, pray, lest you enter into temptation.” New American Bible He said to them, “Why are you sleeping? Get up and pray that you may not undergo the test.” New Revised Standard Version and he said to them, “Why are you sleeping? Get up and pray that you may not come into the time of trial.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he said to them, Why do you sleep? rise and pray that you may not enter into temptation. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And he said to them, “Why are you sleeping? Arise; pray, lest you enter temptation.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd he said to them: Why do you sleep? Arise and pray, lest you enter into temptation. Godbey New Testament and He said to them, Haweis New Testament And he said unto them, Why sleep ye? rise up, and pray, that ye enter not into temptation. Mace New Testament said he, rise, and pray that you may withstand the trial. Weymouth New Testament "Why are you sleeping?" He said; "stand up; and pray that you may not come into temptation." Worrell New Testament and said to them, Worsley New Testament and He said to them, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jesus Prays on the Mount of Olives…45When Jesus rose from prayer and returned to the disciples, He found them asleep, exhausted from sorrow. 46“Why are you sleeping?” He asked. “Get up and pray so that you will not enter into temptation.” 47While He was still speaking, a crowd arrived, led by the man called Judas, one of the Twelve. He approached Jesus to kiss Him.… Cross References Matthew 26:41 “Watch and pray so that you will not enter into temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak.” Mark 14:38 Watch and pray so that you will not enter into temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak.” 1 Thessalonians 5:6 So then, let us not sleep as the others do, but let us remain awake and sober. Ephesians 6:18 Pray in the Spirit at all times, with every kind of prayer and petition. To this end, stay alert with all perseverance in your prayers for all the saints. Romans 13:11 And do this, understanding the occasion. The hour has come for you to wake up from your slumber, for our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. 1 Peter 4:7 The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear-minded and sober, so that you can pray. Colossians 4:2 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful, 1 Corinthians 16:13 Be on the alert. Stand firm in the faith. Be men of courage. Be strong. Revelation 3:2-3 Wake up and strengthen what remains, which is about to die; for I have found your deeds incomplete in the sight of My God. / Remember, then, what you have received and heard. Keep it and repent. If you do not wake up, I will come like a thief, and you will not know the hour when I will come upon you. Hebrews 12:1-2 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off every encumbrance and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with endurance the race set out for us. / Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Proverbs 6:9-11 How long will you lie there, O slacker? When will you get up from your sleep? / A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest, / and poverty will come upon you like a robber, and need like a bandit. Isaiah 56:10 Israel’s watchmen are blind, they are all oblivious; they are all mute dogs, they cannot bark; they are dreamers lying around, loving to slumber. Jonah 1:6 The captain approached him and said, “How can you sleep? Get up and call upon your God. Perhaps this God will consider us, so that we may not perish.” Proverbs 24:33-34 A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest, / and poverty will come upon you like a robber, and need like a bandit. Isaiah 52:1 Awake, awake, clothe yourself with strength, O Zion! Put on your garments of splendor, O Jerusalem, holy city! For the uncircumcised and unclean will no longer enter you. Treasury of Scripture And said to them, Why sleep you? rise and pray, lest you enter into temptation. Why sleep ye. Luke 22:40 And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation. Luke 21:34-36 And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares… Proverbs 6:4-11 Give not sleep to thine eyes, nor slumber to thine eyelids… Jump to Previous Enter Fall Prayer Rise Risen Sleep Sleeping Stand Temptation Test YourselvesJump to Next Enter Fall Prayer Rise Risen Sleep Sleeping Stand Temptation Test YourselvesLuke 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. “Why are you sleeping?” In this moment, Jesus addresses His disciples in the Garden of Gethsemane. The setting is significant as Gethsemane, located at the foot of the Mount of Olives, was a place Jesus often visited with His disciples (John 18:2). The question highlights the disciples' failure to remain vigilant during a critical time. Sleep here symbolizes spiritual lethargy and unpreparedness, contrasting with Jesus' own state of prayerful alertness. This echoes the call for spiritual watchfulness found in other scriptures, such as 1 Thessalonians 5:6, which urges believers to be awake and sober. He asked. “Get up and pray” so that you will not enter into temptation.” Persons / Places / Events 1. JesusThe central figure in this passage, Jesus is in the Garden of Gethsemane, preparing for His imminent arrest and crucifixion. He is deeply aware of the spiritual battle at hand and the need for vigilance in prayer. 2. Disciples Specifically, Peter, James, and John are with Jesus in the garden. They are struggling to stay awake and pray, despite Jesus' instructions and the gravity of the situation. 3. Garden of Gethsemane A place of olive trees on the Mount of Olives, just outside Jerusalem. It is a significant location for Jesus' prayer and the beginning of His Passion. 4. Temptation The spiritual and moral challenges that the disciples, and all believers, face. Jesus warns them to pray to avoid falling into these trials. 5. Prayer A central theme in this passage, highlighting the importance of spiritual vigilance and reliance on God. Teaching Points The Urgency of PrayerJesus' command to "get up and pray" highlights the urgency and necessity of prayer in the face of spiritual challenges. Believers are called to be proactive in their prayer life, especially during times of trial. Spiritual Vigilance The disciples' struggle to stay awake serves as a reminder of the human tendency to become complacent. Christians must remain spiritually vigilant, aware of the temptations and trials that can lead them astray. Dependence on God Prayer is an acknowledgment of our dependence on God. In times of temptation, believers must turn to God for strength and guidance, recognizing their own limitations. The Reality of Temptation Jesus' warning about entering into temptation is a reminder that temptation is a real and present danger. Believers must be prepared to face it with prayer and reliance on God's power. The Role of Community Jesus' instruction to the disciples to pray together underscores the importance of community in the Christian life. Believers are encouraged to support one another in prayer and accountability.(46) Why sleep ye?--St. Luke is here briefer than the other two records, and omits the three-fold prayer and warning, and the words, half-permissive and half of veiled reproof, which bade the disciples at last to "sleep on and take their rest." Greek “WhyΤί (Ti) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 5101: Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what. are you sleeping?” καθεύδετε (katheudete) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 2518: To sleep, be sleeping. From kata and heudo; to lie down to rest, i.e. to fall asleep. He asked. εἶπεν (eipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. “Get up ἀναστάντες (anastantes) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 450: To raise up, set up; I rise from among (the) dead; I arise, appear. From ana and histemi; to stand up. [and] pray προσεύχεσθε (proseuchesthe) Verb - Present Imperative Middle or Passive - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4336: To pray, pray for, offer prayer. From pros and euchomai; to pray to God, i.e. Supplicate, worship. so that ἵνα (hina) Conjunction Strong's 2443: In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. you will not enter εἰσέλθητε (eiselthēte) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 1525: To go in, come in, enter. From eis and erchomai; to enter. into εἰς (eis) Preposition Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. temptation.” πειρασμόν (peirasmon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 3986: From peirazo; a putting to proof (of good), experience (of evil), solicitation, discipline or provocation); by implication, adversity. Links Luke 22:46 NIVLuke 22:46 NLT Luke 22:46 ESV Luke 22:46 NASB Luke 22:46 KJV Luke 22:46 BibleApps.com Luke 22:46 Biblia Paralela Luke 22:46 Chinese Bible Luke 22:46 French Bible Luke 22:46 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: Luke 22:46 And said to them Why do you (Luke Lu Lk) |
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