What does Luke 22:44 mean?

Luke 22:44 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Luke 22:44 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground.

42Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done.

43And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him.

44And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground.

45And when he rose up from prayer, and was come to his disciples, he found them sleeping for sorrow,

46And said unto them, Why sleep ye? rise and pray, lest ye enter into temptation.

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