Luke 22:44

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Jesus was in great pain and prayed so sincerely that his sweat fell to the ground like drops of blood.

Cross References

Isaiah 53:10

The LORD decided his servant would suffer as a sacrifice to take away the sin and guilt of others. Now the servant will live to see his own descendants. He did everything the LORD had planned.

Lamentations 1:12

No passer-by even cares. Why doesn't someone notice my terrible sufferings? You were fiercely angry, LORD, and you punished me worst of all.

Luke 22:45

Jesus got up from praying and went over to his disciples. They were asleep and worn out from being so sad.

John 12:27

Now I am deeply troubled, and I don't know what to say. But I must not ask my Father to keep me from this time of suffering. In fact, I came into the world to suffer.

Romans 8:32

God did not keep back his own Son, but he gave him for us. If God did this, won't he freely give us everything else?

Hebrews 5:7

God had the power to save Jesus from death. And while Jesus was on earth, he begged God with loud crying and tears to save him. He truly worshipped God, and God listened to his prayers.