Read Luke 22.39-53. In verse 39: Gethsemane (see Mk 14.32; Mt 26.36) is a place on the Mount of Olives, opposite Jerusalem. In verses 40-42: The prayer to avert the time of trial (see 11.4) is now replaced by obedience to the will of the father (11.2) as the cup of divine purpose and passion, even wrath (Isa 51.17, 22; Jer 25.15, 17, 28; 49.12; Ps 11.6; 75.8; Ezek 23.31-33; Hab 2.16), cannot be evaded this time of trial (see 4.10). These verses depict Jesus sweating profusely in athletic struggle (Gk., "agonia"), not mere mental anguish. In verses 47-48: Judas intent on capturing Jesus (see 22.4, 52). The Son of Man is the heavenly judge, who is betrayed at great peril (12.8-10; 21.27, 36; 22.22; Dan 7.13). In verses 49-51: On the sword, see 22.36-38. Only Luke repots that Jesus healed the high priest's slave (see Mt 26.47-52; Mk 14.43-52). In verse 53: The power of darkness is the dominion of evil (22.3) in which darkness reigns rather than light (1.79; Acts 26.18). Comments or Questions..
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