Luke 22:40

King James Version:

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And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation.

Complete Jewish Bible:

When he arrived, he said to them, “Pray that you won’t be put to the test.”

Berean Standard Bible:

When He came to the place, He told them, “Pray that you will not enter into temptation.”

American Standard Version:

And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And^{G1161} when he was^{G1096} at^{G1909} the place^{G5117}, he said^{G2036} unto them^{G846}, Pray^{G4336} that ye enter^{G1525} not^{G3361} into^{G1519} temptation^{G3986}.

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Commentary for Luke 22:40

Luke 22:40 is a verse set within the broader context of the Passion of Christ, just before Jesus is betrayed and arrested, leading to his crucifixion. In this verse, Jesus has led his disciples to the Garden of Gethsemane, a place he often retreated to for prayer and reflection. The historical context is the eve of the Jewish festival of Passover, a time of deep religious significance for Jews, commemorating their deliverance from slavery in Egypt.

The theme of the verse is the spiritual struggle against temptation and the importance of prayer in times of trial. Jesus, fully aware of the impending suffering and the spiritual battle he and his disciples are about to face, instructs them to pray fervently to avoid succumbing to temptation. This reflects the understanding that temptation is a powerful force that can lead one away from the will of God, and that prayer is a vital tool in maintaining spiritual fortitude. The specific instruction to "Pray that ye enter not into temptation" underscores the human vulnerability to moral and spiritual failure, and the need for divine assistance to overcome such challenges.

Jesus' words here also foreshadow the upcoming events where the disciples, particularly Peter, will indeed face temptation and fail by denying Jesus. This verse, therefore, serves as a caution to all followers of Christ to remain vigilant in prayer, seeking God's strength to resist temptation and remain faithful, especially in times of distress or trial. It emphasizes the role of prayer in the life of a believer as a means of support and protection against the allure of sin.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: G1161
   There are 2556 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: δέ
   Transliteration: dé
   Pronunciation: deh
   Description: a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc.:--also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
   
2. Strong's Number: G1096
   There are 636 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: γίνομαι
   Transliteration: gínomai
   Pronunciation: ghin'-om-ahee
   Description: a prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.):--arise, be assembled, be(-come, -fall, -have self), be brought (to pass), (be) come (to pass), continue, be divided, draw, be ended, fall, be finished, follow, be found, be fulfilled, + God forbid, grow, happen, have, be kept, be made, be married, be ordained to be, partake, pass, be performed, be published, require, seem, be showed, X soon as it was, sound, be taken, be turned, use, wax, will, would, be wrought.
   
3. Strong's Number: G1909
   There are 790 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἐπί
   Transliteration: epí
   Pronunciation: ep-ee'
   Description: a primary preposition; properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with the dative case) at, on, etc.; of direction (with the accusative case) towards, upon, etc.:--about (the times), above, after, against, among, as long as (touching), at, beside, X have charge of, (be-, (where-))fore, in (a place, as much as, the time of, -to), (because) of, (up-)on (behalf of), over, (by, for) the space of, through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), with. In compounds it retains essentially the same import, at, upon, etc. (literally or figuratively).
   
4. Strong's Number: G5117
   There are 88 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: τόπος
   Transliteration: tópos
   Pronunciation: top'-os
   Description: apparently a primary word; a spot (general in space, but limited by occupancy; whereas χώρα is a large but participle locality), i.e. location (as a position, home, tract, etc.); figuratively, condition, opportunity; specially, a scabbard:--coast, licence, place, X plain, quarter, + rock, room, where.
   
5. Strong's Number: G2036
   There are 901 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἔπω
   Transliteration: épō
   Pronunciation: ep'-o
   Description: a primary verb (used only in the definite past tense, the others being borrowed from ἐρέω, ῥέω, and φημί); to speak or say (by word or writing):--answer, bid, bring word, call, command, grant, say (on), speak, tell. Compare λέγω.
   
6. Strong's Number: G846
   There are 3776 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: αὐτός
   Transliteration: autós
   Pronunciation: ow-tos'
   Description: from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of ἀήρ through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative ἑαυτοῦ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons:--her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare αὑτοῦ.
   
7. Strong's Number: G4336
   There are 82 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: προσεύχομαι
   Transliteration: proseúchomai
   Pronunciation: pros-yoo'-khom-ahee
   Description: from πρός and εὔχομαι; to pray to God, i.e. supplicate, worship:--pray (X earnestly, for), make prayer.
   
8. Strong's Number: G1525
   There are 186 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: εἰσέρχομαι
   Transliteration: eisérchomai
   Pronunciation: ice-er'-khom-ahee
   Description: from εἰς and ἔρχομαι; to enter (literally or figuratively):--X arise, come (in, into), enter in(-to), go in (through).
   
9. Strong's Number: G3361
   There are 602 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: μή
   Transliteration: mḗ
   Pronunciation: may
   Description: a primary particle of qualified negation (whereas οὐ expresses an absolute denial); (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas οὐ expects an affirmative one)) whether:--any but (that), X forbear, + God forbid, + lack, lest, neither, never, no (X wise in), none, nor, (can-)not, nothing, that not, un(-taken), without. Often used in compounds in substantially the same relations. See also ἐὰν μή, ἵνα μή, οὐ μή, μῆκος, μηκύνω, μήν, μὴ οὐκ.
   
10. Strong's Number: G1519
    There are 1513 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: εἰς
    Transliteration: eis
    Pronunciation: ice
    Description: a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases:--(abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), …ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
    
11. Strong's Number: G3986
    There are 20 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: πειρασμός
    Transliteration: peirasmós
    Pronunciation: pi-ras-mos'
    Description: from πειράζω; a putting to proof (by experiment (of good), experience (of evil), solicitation, discipline or provocation); by implication, adversity:--temptation, X try.