And he was withdrawn from them about a stone’s cast, and kneeled down, and prayed,
Parallel translations
- WEB He was withdrawn from them about a stone’s throw, and he knelt down and prayed,
- BSB And He withdrew about a stone’s throw beyond them, where He knelt down and prayed,
- NKJV And He was withdrawn from them about a stone’s throw, and He knelt down and prayed,
- NASB And He withdrew from them about a stone’s throw, and He knelt down and began to pray,
- NLT He walked away, about a stone’s throw, and knelt down and prayed,
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Jesus withdraws a short distance, kneels, and prays. He seeks the Father in earnest, humble prayer.
Overview
Drawing apart from the disciples, Jesus kneels in fervent prayer before His Father. His posture and solitude reveal the intensity of His communion with God at this critical moment. Here the sinless Son pours out His heart as He prepares to bear the world's sin.
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Cross-references · 3
- Matt 26:39And he went a little farther, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt.
- Mark 14:35And he went forward a little, and fell on the ground, and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass from him.
- Luke 18:11The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican.
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