Luke 22:43

Jesus Prays on the Mount of Olives · Luke 22:39–46
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Translations

Modern
Then an angel from heaven appeared to Him and strengthened Him.
Traditional
And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him.
Literal
And an angel from heaven appeared to Him, strengthening Him.
Latin
Apparuit autem illi angelus de cælo, confortans eum. Et factus in agonia, prolixius orabat.

Original

Greek
English
Then an angel from heaven appeared to Him and strengthened Him.

Notes

an angel from heaven: Angels often help and encourage human beings (see Hebrews 1:14; compare 1 Kings 19:5–8; Psalm 91:11–12; Daniel 3:28; 10:16–19).

Theme notes and profiles

Jesus’ Final Night Jesus’ Prayers

Events

Parallels

Matthew 26:36–46 Mark 14:32–42

Glossary

Angel Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Bloody Sweat Eli, Eli, Lema Sabachthani? Gethsemane Jesus Christ Judas Luke, Gospel of Passion Sinlessness of Christ

Topics

Angel (A Spirit): Appearances of in Gethsemane Angel (A Spirit): Functions of Ministers to Jesus During his Passion Angels Helping Us Angels: Minister to Christ Avenging Angels Gethsemane: Jesus Betrayed In Hurt Jesus, the Christ: Prayers of Jesus, the Christ: Retires to Gethsemane (On the Mount of Olives) Peter: Present in the Garden of Gethsemane Sorrow of Jesus