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44 And being in anguish, he prayed more earnestly, and his sweat was like drops of blood falling to the ground.[a]

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  1. Luke 22:44 Many early manuscripts do not have verses 43 and 44.

44 And being in agony [deeply distressed and anguished; almost to the point of death], He prayed more intently; and His [a]sweat became like drops of blood, falling down on the ground.(A)

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  1. Luke 22:44 A potentially life-threatening physical response to extreme physical or mental stress, hematidrosis.

44 He prayed more fervently, and he was in such agony of spirit that his sweat fell to the ground like great drops of blood.[a]

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  1. 22:43-44 Verses 43 and 44 are not included in the most ancient manuscripts.

41-44 He pulled away from them about a stone’s throw, knelt down, and prayed, “Father, remove this cup from me. But please, not what I want. What do you want?” At once an angel from heaven was at his side, strengthening him. He prayed on all the harder. Sweat, wrung from him like drops of blood, poured off his face.

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44 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.

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