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Theophany · angelophany · Confidence: high · curated

Angel Strengthens Jesus at Gethsemane

Cited scripture

  • Luke 22:43 — And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him.
  • Luke 22:44 — 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.

Affirmed by

3 Christian traditions affirm this interpretation.

Historic voices touch this

3 passages from 2 historic works cite scripture this interpretation depends on.

  • Catechism of the Catholic Church · 2 passages
  • Belgic Confession · 1 passage