Luke 22:40

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

When he came to the place, he said to them, "Pray that you may not enter into temptation."

📖 Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

Γενόμενος δὲ ἐπὶ τοῦ τόπου, εἶπεν αὐτοῖς, Προσεύχεσθε μὴ εἰσελθεῖν εἰς πειρασμόν.

Transliteration

Genomenos de at the topou, eipen to them, Proseuchesthe mē eiselthein into peirasmon.

Grammar Details

• *Genomenos*: aorist, middle, participle, nominative, masculine, singular - having come/arrived
• *de*: postpositive particle, adversative/continuative - and/but
• *epi*: preposition + genitive - at/upon
• *tou topou*: genitive, masculine, singular - the place
• *eipen*: aorist, active, indicative, 3rd person singular - said
• *autois*: dative, masculine, plural, personal pronoun - to them
• *Proseuchesthe*: present, middle, imperative, 2nd person plural - pray
• *mē eiselthein*: negative + aorist, active, infinitive - not to enter
• *eis*: preposition + accusative - into
• *peirasmon*: accusative, masculine, singular - temptation/trial

Word Meanings

• *Genomenos*: having come/having arrived/having reached
• *topou*: place/location/spot
• *Proseuchesthe*: pray/make petition
• *eiselthein*: to enter/to come into
• *peirasmon*: temptation/trial/test

Other Translations

• King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

  And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation.

• KJV1611 – Modern English

  And when he was at the place, he said to them, Pray that you do not enter into temptation.

• King James Version 1611 (Original)

  And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation.

• American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

  And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation.

• King James Version with Strong's Numbers

  And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation.

• Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

  And when he came to the place he sayde to the: praye lest ye fall into temptacio.

• Coverdale Bible (1535)

  And whan he came thither, he sayde vnto the: Praye, that ye fall not in to teptacion.

• Geneva Bible (1560)

  And when hee came to the place, hee said to them, Pray, lest ye enter into tentation.

• Bishops' Bible (1568)

  And when he came to the place, he sayde vnto them: pray, lest ye fall into temptation.

• Authorized King James Version (1611)

  And when he was at the place, he said unto them, ‹Pray that ye enter not into temptation.›

• Webster's Bible (1833)

  When he was at the place, he said to them, "Pray that you don't enter into temptation."

• Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

  and having come to the place, he said to them, `Pray ye not to enter into temptation.'

• American Standard Version (1901)

  And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation.

• American Standard Version (1901)

  And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation.

• Bible in Basic English (1941)

  And when he came to the place, he said to them, Make a prayer that you may not be put to the test.

• World English Bible (2000)

  When he was at the place, he said to them, "Pray that you don't enter into temptation."

• NET Bible® (New English Translation)

  When he came to the place, he said to them,“Pray that you will not fall into temptation.”

Referenced Verses

• Matt 6:13 : 13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. For yours is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.
• Luke 22:46 : 46 He said to them, "Why are you sleeping? Get up and pray, so that you will not fall into temptation."
• Eph 6:18-19 : 18 Pray in the Spirit at all times with every kind of prayer and petition. Stay alert with all perseverance as you pray for all the saints. 19 Pray also for me, that words may be given to me to proclaim the mystery of the gospel boldly.
• 1 Pet 4:7 : 7 The end of all things is near. Therefore, be alert and of sober mind so that you may pray.
• 1 Pet 5:8-9 : 8 Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. 9 Resist him, standing firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your fellow believers throughout the world.
• Rev 3:10 : 10 Because you have kept my command to endure, I will also keep you from the hour of testing that is coming upon the whole world to test those who dwell on the earth.
• 2 Cor 12:7-9 : 7 And because of the extraordinary revelations, so that I might not become conceited, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to torment me, so that I would not become conceited. 8 Concerning this, I pleaded with the Lord three times that it might depart from me. 9 But He said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.' Most gladly, therefore, I will rather boast in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 10 Therefore, I take pleasure in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties for the sake of Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
• Matt 26:36-46 : 36 Then Jesus went with them to a place called Gethsemane, and He said to His disciples, "Sit here while I go over there and pray." 37 Taking Peter and the two sons of Zebedee with Him, He began to be sorrowful and troubled. 38 Then He said to them, "My soul is deeply grieved, to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with Me." 39 Going a little farther, He fell facedown and prayed, "My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me. Yet not as I will, but as You will." 40 Then He returned to His disciples and found them sleeping. "Couldn't you men keep watch with Me for one hour?" He asked Peter. 41 "Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak." 42 A second time He went away and prayed, "My Father, if this cup cannot pass unless I drink it, may Your will be done." 43 When He came back, He again found them sleeping, because their eyes were heavy. 44 So He left them and went away once more and prayed a third time, saying the same thing. 45 Then He came back to the disciples and said to them, "Are you still sleeping and resting? Look, the hour has come, and the Son of Man is being handed over to sinners. 46 Get up, let us go. Look, the one who is betraying Me is near.
• Mark 14:32-42 : 32 They came to a place called Gethsemane, and Jesus said to his disciples, "Sit here while I pray." 33 He took Peter, James, and John along with him, and he began to be deeply distressed and troubled. 34 He said to them, "My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch." 35 Going a little farther, he fell to the ground and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass from him. 36 "Abba, Father," he said, "everything is possible for you. Take this cup from me. Yet not what I will, but what you will." 37 Then he returned to his disciples and found them sleeping. "Simon," he said to Peter, "are you asleep? Couldn't you keep watch for one hour? 38 Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak." 39 Once more he went away and prayed the same thing. 40 When he came back, he again found them sleeping, because their eyes were heavy. They did not know what to say to him. 41 Returning the third time, he said to them, "Are you still sleeping and resting? Enough! The hour has come. Look, the Son of Man is delivered into the hands of sinners. 42 Rise! Let us go! Here comes my betrayer!"
• Luke 11:4 : 4 Forgive us our sins, for we also forgive everyone who sins against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.'
• 1 Chr 4:10 : 10 Jabez called upon the God of Israel, saying, 'Oh, that You would bless me indeed and enlarge my territory! Let Your hand be with me, and keep me from harm so that I will be free from pain.' And God granted his request.
• Ps 17:5 : 5 Hold steady my steps in your paths so that my feet do not slip.
• Ps 19:13 : 13 Who can discern their own errors? Cleanse me from my hidden faults.
• Ps 119:116-117 : 116 Sustain me as You have promised, and I will live; do not let me be ashamed of my hope. 117 Uphold me, and I will be delivered; I will meditate on Your statutes continually.
• Ps 119:133 : 133 Direct my steps according to Your word; let no sin rule over me.
• Prov 30:8-9 : 8 Keep falsehood and lies far from me; give me neither poverty nor riches, but give me only my daily bread. 9 Otherwise, I may have too much and disown you and say, 'Who is the Lord?' Or I may become poor and steal, and so dishonor the name of my God.