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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/luke/22.htm">New International Version</a> On reaching the place, he said to them, &#8220Pray that you will not fall into temptation.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/luke/22.htm">New Living Translation</a> There he told them, “Pray that you will not give in to temptation.” <a href="/esv/luke/22.htm">English Standard Version</a> And when he came to the place, he said to them, “Pray that you may not enter into temptation.” <a href="/bsb/luke/22.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> When He came to the place, He told them, “Pray that you will not enter into temptation.” <a href="/blb/luke/22.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And having come to the place, He said to them, "Pray not to enter into temptation." <a href="/kjv/luke/22.htm">King James Bible</a> And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation. <a href="/nkjv/luke/22.htm">New King James Version</a> When He came to the place, He said to them, “Pray that you may not enter into temptation.” <a href="/nasb_/luke/22.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now when He arrived at the place, He said to them, “Pray that you do not come into temptation.” <a href="/nasb/luke/22.htm">NASB 1995</a> When He arrived at the place, He said to them, &#8220Pray that you may not enter into temptation.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/luke/22.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And when He arrived at the place, He said to them, “Pray that you may not enter into temptation.” <a href="/lsb/luke/22.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Now when He arrived at the place, He said to them, “Pray that you may not enter into temptation.” <a href="/amp/luke/22.htm">Amplified Bible</a> When He arrived at the place [called Gethsemane], He said to them, “Pray continually that you may not fall into temptation.” <a href="/csb/luke/22.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> When he reached the place, he told them, “Pray that you may not fall into temptation.” <a href="/hcsb/luke/22.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> When He reached the place, He told them, &#8220Pray that you may not enter into temptation.&#8221 <a href="/asv/luke/22.htm">American Standard Version</a> And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation. <a href="/cev/luke/22.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> When they got there, he told them, "Pray that you won't be tested." <a href="/erv/luke/22.htm">English Revised Version</a> And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation. <a href="/gwt/luke/22.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> When he arrived, he said to them, "Pray that you won't be tempted." <a href="/gnt/luke/22.htm">Good News Translation</a> When he arrived at the place, he said to them, "Pray that you will not fall into temptation." <a href="/isv/luke/22.htm">International Standard Version</a> When he arrived, he told them, "Keep on praying that you may not be tempted." <a href="/msb/luke/22.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> When He came to the place, He told them, ?Pray that you will not enter into temptation.? <a href="/net/luke/22.htm">NET Bible</a> When he came to the place, he said to them, "Pray that you will not fall into temptation." <a href="/nheb/luke/22.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> When he was at the place, he said to them, "Pray that you do not enter into temptation." <a href="/wbt/luke/22.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And when he was at the place, he said to them, Pray, that ye enter not into temptation. <a href="/wey/luke/22.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But when He arrived at the place, He said to them, "Pray that you may not come into temptation." <a href="/web/luke/22.htm">World English Bible</a> When he was at the place, he said to them, “Pray that you don’t enter into temptation.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/22.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and having come to the place, He said to them, “Pray to not enter into temptation.” <a href="/blb/luke/22.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And having come to the place, He said to them, "Pray not to enter into temptation." <a href="/ylt/luke/22.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and having come to the place, he said to them, 'Pray ye not to enter into temptation.' <a href="/slt/luke/22.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And being at the place, he said to them, Pray ye not to enter into temptation.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/22.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And when he was come to the place, he said to them: Pray, lest ye enter into temptation. <a href="/cpdv/luke/22.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And when he had arrived at the place, he said to them: “Pray, lest you enter into temptation.” <a href="/nabre/luke/22.htm">New American Bible</a> When he arrived at the place he said to them, “Pray that you may not undergo the test.” <a href="/nrsvce/luke/22.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> When he reached the place, he said to them, “Pray that you may not come into the time of trial.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/22.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And when he arrived at a place, he said to them, Pray that you may not enter into temptation. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/22.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And when he arrived at the place, he said to them, “Pray, lest you enter temptation.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/22.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And when he came to the place, he said to them: Pray, that you enter not into temptation. <a href="/godbey/luke/22.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> He being at the place, He said to them, <FR>Pray that you enter not into temptation.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/luke/22.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And when he came to the spot, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation. <a href="/mace/luke/22.htm">Mace New Testament</a> at his arrival there, he said to them, pray that you may withstand the trial. <a href="/wey/luke/22.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But when He arrived at the place, He said to them, "Pray that you may not come into temptation." <a href="/worrell/luke/22.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> and, having come to the place, He said to them, <FR>"Pray, that ye enter not into temptation."<Fr> <a href="/worsley/luke/22.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And when He was at the place, He said unto them, <FR>Pray that ye enter not into temptation.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/luke/22-40.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=8791" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/luke/22.htm">Jesus Prays on the Mount of Olives</a> 39Jesus went out as usual to the Mount of Olives, and the disciples followed Him. 40<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">When</a> <a href="/greek/1096.htm" title="1096: genomenos (V-APM-NMS) -- A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.">He came</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: epi (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">to</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/5117.htm" title="5117: topou (N-GMS) -- Apparently a primary word; a spot, i.e. Location; figuratively, condition, opportunity; specially, a scabbard.">place,</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipen (V-AIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">He told</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autois (PPro-DM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">them,</a> <a href="/greek/4336.htm" title="4336: Proseuchesthe (V-PMM/P-2P) -- To pray, pray for, offer prayer. From pros and euchomai; to pray to God, i.e. Supplicate, worship.">“Pray</a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether."></a> <a href="/greek/1525.htm" title="1525: eiselthein (V-ANA) -- To go in, come in, enter. From eis and erchomai; to enter.">that you will not enter</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">into</a> <a href="/greek/3986.htm" title="3986: peirasmon (N-AMS) -- From peirazo; a putting to proof (of good), experience (of evil), solicitation, discipline or provocation); by implication, adversity.">temptation.” </a> 41And He withdrew about a stone’s throw beyond them, where He knelt down and prayed,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/26-41.htm">Matthew 26:41</a> “Watch and pray so that you will not enter into temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak.” <a href="/mark/14-38.htm">Mark 14:38</a> Watch and pray so that you will not enter into temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak.” <a href="/1_corinthians/10-13.htm">1 Corinthians 10:13</a> No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide an escape, so that you can stand up under it. <a href="/ephesians/6-18.htm">Ephesians 6:18</a> 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. <a href="/hebrews/4-15.htm">Hebrews 4:15-16</a> For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who was tempted in every way that we are, yet was without sin. / Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. <a href="/james/1-13.htm">James 1:13-14</a> When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He tempt anyone. / But each one is tempted when by his own evil desires he is lured away and enticed. <a href="/1_peter/5-8.htm">1 Peter 5:8</a> Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-17.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:17</a> Pray without ceasing. <a href="/romans/8-26.htm">Romans 8:26</a> In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know how we ought to pray, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groans too deep for words. <a href="/philippians/4-6.htm">Philippians 4:6-7</a> Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. / And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. <a href="/psalms/141-4.htm">Psalm 141:4</a> Do not let my heart be drawn to any evil thing or take part in works of wickedness with men who do iniquity; let me not feast on their delicacies. <a href="/proverbs/4-23.htm">Proverbs 4:23</a> Guard your heart with all diligence, for from it flow springs of life. <a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a> 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. <a href="/psalms/19-13.htm">Psalm 19:13</a> Keep Your servant also from willful sins; may they not rule over me. Then I will be blameless and cleansed of great transgression. <a href="/psalms/119-133.htm">Psalm 119:133</a> Order my steps in Your word; let no sin rule over me.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And when he was at the place, he said to them, Pray that you enter not into temptation.Pray.<a href="/luke/22-46.htm">Luke 22:46</a> And said unto them, Why sleep ye? rise and pray, lest ye enter into temptation.<a href="/luke/11-4.htm">Luke 11:4</a> And forgive us our sins; for we also forgive every one that is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil.<a href="/1_chronicles/4-10.htm">1 Chronicles 4:10</a> And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that thine hand might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep me from evil, that it may not grieve me! And God granted him that which he requested.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/15-27.htm">Arrived</a> <a href="/luke/22-10.htm">Enter</a> <a href="/luke/21-24.htm">Fall</a> <a href="/luke/22-32.htm">Prayer</a> <a href="/luke/5-14.htm">Reaching</a> <a href="/luke/11-4.htm">Temptation</a> <a href="/luke/22-31.htm">Test</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/24-22.htm">Arrived</a> <a href="/luke/22-46.htm">Enter</a> <a href="/luke/22-46.htm">Fall</a> <a href="/luke/22-41.htm">Prayer</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/4-15.htm">Reaching</a> <a href="/luke/22-46.htm">Temptation</a> <a href="/luke/22-46.htm">Test</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 22</div>1. <a href="/luke/22-1.htm">The leaders conspire against Jesus.</a> 3. <a href="/luke/22-3.htm">Satan prepares Judas to betray him.</a> 7. <a href="/luke/22-7.htm">The apostles prepare the Passover.</a> 19. <a href="/luke/22-19.htm">Jesus institutes his holy supper;</a> 21. <a href="/luke/22-21.htm">covertly foretells of the traitor;</a> 24. <a href="/luke/22-24.htm">rebukes the rest of his apostles from ambition;</a> 31. <a href="/luke/22-31.htm">assures Peter his faith should not fail;</a> 34. <a href="/luke/22-34.htm">and yet he should deny him thrice.</a> 39. <a href="/luke/22-39.htm">He prays in the mount, and sweats blood;</a> 47. <a href="/luke/22-47.htm">is betrayed with a kiss;</a> 50. <a href="/luke/22-50.htm">he heals Malchus' ear;</a> 54. <a href="/luke/22-54.htm">he is thrice denied by Peter;</a> 63. <a href="/luke/22-63.htm">shamefully abused;</a> 66. <a href="/luke/22-66.htm">and confesses himself to be the Son of God.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/22.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/luke/22.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>When He came to the place This phrase refers to Jesus arriving at the Mount of Olives, specifically the Garden of Gethsemane. This location is significant in biblical history as a place of prayer and reflection. The Mount of Olives is situated east of Jerusalem and has been a site of many important biblical events. It is also prophesied in <a href="/zechariah/14-4.htm">Zechariah 14:4</a> as the place where the Messiah will stand in the end times. The garden setting symbolizes a place of solitude and communion with God, reminiscent of the Garden of Eden, where humanity first fell into temptation.He told them Jesus is addressing His disciples, emphasizing His role as a teacher and leader. This moment highlights the intimate relationship between Jesus and His followers, as He prepares them for the trials ahead. The directive nature of His words underscores the importance of obedience and attentiveness to His teachings, which is a recurring theme throughout the Gospels.Pray that you will not enter into temptation This instruction underscores the power and necessity of prayer in the life of a believer. Jesus is aware of the impending challenges and spiritual warfare that His disciples will face. The call to prayer is a preventive measure against falling into sin, echoing the Lord's Prayer in <a href="/matthew/6-13.htm">Matthew 6:13</a>, "And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil." This moment foreshadows the spiritual battle Jesus Himself is about to endure and serves as a reminder of the human vulnerability to sin without divine assistance. The concept of temptation here is not just about moral failings but encompasses the broader trials and tests of faith that believers encounter.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The central figure in this passage, Jesus is preparing for His imminent arrest and crucifixion. He is in the Garden of Gethsemane, a place of deep prayer and spiritual struggle. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_disciples.htm">The Disciples</a> Specifically, Peter, James, and John are with Jesus. They are instructed to pray to avoid falling into temptation, highlighting their human vulnerability. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_garden_of_gethsemane.htm">The Garden of Gethsemane</a> A significant location on the Mount of Olives where Jesus often went to pray. It is a place of solitude and reflection, setting the stage for Jesus' intense prayer and the disciples' struggle to stay awake. 4. <a href="/topical/t/temptation.htm">Temptation</a> The Greek word used here is (peirasmos), which can mean trial, testing, or temptation. It underscores the spiritual battle that both Jesus and His disciples are facing. 5. <a href="/topical/p/prayer.htm">Prayer</a> A central theme in this passage, prayer is presented as a means of spiritual fortification against temptation and trials.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_vigilance.htm">The Importance of Vigilance</a> Jesus instructs His disciples to pray to avoid temptation, teaching us the necessity of spiritual alertness in our daily lives. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_prayer.htm">The Power of Prayer</a> Prayer is not just a ritual but a powerful tool to strengthen us against spiritual challenges and temptations. <a href="/topical/h/human_weakness_and_divine_strength.htm">Human Weakness and Divine Strength</a> The disciples' struggle to stay awake reflects human frailty, while Jesus' command to pray points to reliance on God's strength. <a href="/topical/p/preparation_for_trials.htm">Preparation for Trials</a> Just as Jesus prepared for His crucifixion through prayer, we too must prepare for life's trials by seeking God's guidance and strength. <a href="/topical/c/community_in_prayer.htm">Community in Prayer</a> Jesus' instruction to His disciples highlights the importance of communal prayer and support in facing spiritual battles.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_22.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 22</a> <a href="/q/is_escapism_considered_a_sin.htm">Is escapism considered a sin?</a> <a href="/q/meaning_of_'spirit_willing,_flesh_weak'.htm">What does 'The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak' mean?</a> <a href="/q/bible's_view_on_overcoming_temptation.htm">What does the Bible say about overcoming temptation?</a> <a href="/q/what_temptation_has_overtaken_you.htm">What temptation has overtaken you?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/22.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(40-46) When he was at the place.--See Notes on <a href="/context/matthew/26-36.htm" title="Then comes Jesus with them to a place called Gethsemane, and said to the disciples, Sit you here, while I go and pray yonder.">Matthew 26:36-46</a>; <a href="/context/mark/14-32.htm" title="And they came to a place which was named Gethsemane: and he said to his disciples, Sit you here, while I shall pray.">Mark 14:32-38</a>. It is noticeable that St. Luke neither gives the name Gethsemane, nor describes it as "a garden." It is with him simply "the place" to which our Lord was wont to resort.Pray that ye enter not into temptation.--The words are suggestive (1) as throwing light on the meaning of the "temptation" clause in the Lord's Prayer, which the disciples were now to use in all the fulness of its meaning; (2) as indicating that our Lord was Himself about to enter on a time of temptation, to which He was called, and from which He would not shrink. And yet even He, too, as the sequel shows, could utter a prayer which was in substance identical with that which He taught the disciples to use.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/22.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 40. - Pray that ye enter not into temptation. The temptation in question was the grave sin of moral cowardice into which so soon the disciples fell. Had they prayed instead of yielding to the overpowering sense of weariness and sleeping, they would never have forsaken their Master in his hour of trial and danger. <a href="/commentaries/luke/22-40.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>When δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. He came γενόμενος (genomenos) Verb - Aorist Participle Middle - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1096.htm">Strong's 1096: </a> A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. to ἐπὶ (epi) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> On, to, against, on the basis of, at. the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. place, τόπου (topou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5117.htm">Strong's 5117: </a> Apparently a primary word; a spot, i.e. Location; figuratively, condition, opportunity; specially, a scabbard. He told εἶπεν (eipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. them, αὐτοῖς (autois) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. “Pray Προσεύχεσθε (Proseuchesthe) Verb - Present Imperative Middle or Passive - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4336.htm">Strong's 4336: </a> To pray, pray for, offer prayer. From pros and euchomai; to pray to God, i.e. Supplicate, worship. that you will not enter εἰσελθεῖν (eiselthein) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_1525.htm">Strong's 1525: </a> To go in, come in, enter. From eis and erchomai; to enter. into εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. temptation.” πειρασμόν (peirasmon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3986.htm">Strong's 3986: </a> From peirazo; a putting to proof (of good), experience (of evil), solicitation, discipline or provocation); by implication, adversity. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/luke/22-40.htm">Luke 22:40 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/luke/22-40.htm">Luke 22:40 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/luke/22-40.htm">Luke 22:40 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/luke/22-40.htm">Luke 22:40 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/luke/22-40.htm">Luke 22:40 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/luke/22-40.htm">Luke 22:40 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/luke/22-40.htm">Luke 22:40 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/luke/22-40.htm">Luke 22:40 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/luke/22-40.htm">Luke 22:40 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/luke/22-40.htm">Luke 22:40 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/luke/22-40.htm">NT Gospels: Luke 22:40 When he was at the place he (Luke Lu Lk) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/luke/22-39.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Luke 22:39"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Luke 22:39" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/luke/22-41.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Luke 22:41"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Luke 22:41" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>