Luke 22:45

"Being in agony, he prayed more earnestly. His sweat became like great drops of blood falling down on the ground."

Key Reflection

This passage vividly describes Jesus' intense emotional and physical suffering as he prays in Gethsemane. The image of his sweat turning into blood symbolizes the divine magnitude of his sorrow and the weight of impending sacrifice he bears for humanity.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 45. Sleeping for sorrow. On account of the greatness of their sorrow. See Barnes "Mt 26:40". __________________________________________________________________

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