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Agony as Spiritual Conflict
Commentators explain that the Greek word for "agony" (agōnia) means more than just pain; it describes an intense spiritual conflict or struggle. In this moment, Jesus was engaged in a profound battle against the forces of evil and the immense weight of the task before Him. His response to this overwhelming pressure was not to retreat, but to pray with even greater intensity.
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Albert Barnes
On Luke 22:44
18th Century
Theologian
In an agony. See Barnes Matthew 26:42, also Matthew 26:43-44.
AT Robertson
On Luke 22:44
In an agony (εν αγωνια). It was conflict, contest from αγων. An old word, but only here in the N.T. Satan pressed Jesus harder tha…
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 22:44
19th Century
Bishop
And being in an agony.—The Greek noun primarily describes a “conflict” or “struggle,” rather than mere physical pain. The phenomen…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 22:41–44
19th Century
Preacher
And he was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and kneeled down, and prayed, saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me:…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 22:44
Luke has already mentioned angels many times—in the Nativity narrative and elsewhere, e.g., 9:26; 12:8–9; 15:10; 16:22. So the appearance of an ang…
John Gill
On Luke 22:44
17th Century
Pastor
And being in an agony
Or in a conflict, and combat; that is, with the devil, who now appeared visibly to him, in a h…
Matthew Henry
On Luke 22:39–46
17th Century
Minister
Every description that the evangelists give of the state of mind in which our Lord entered upon this conflict proves the tremendous nature of the a…