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Gethsemane

What was Gethsemane?

Gethsemane was the olive garden at the foot of the Mount of Olives where Jesus prayed in agony the night before the cross — and where he was betrayed.

TodayGardens by the Church of All Nations, Jerusalem
Name meansOil press
EventJesus’ agony and arrest

After the Last Supper, Jesus crossed the Kidron to a garden called Gethsemane — “oil press” — a place he often visited with his disciples.

There he prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me; yet not as I will, but as You will,” while his disciples slept. His sweat fell like drops of blood.

Judas knew the place and arrived with a crowd; with a kiss he betrayed his Master, and Jesus was led away to trial.

Key verses BSB · Public Domain (CC0)
Matthew 26:36 “At that time Jesus went with His disciples to a place called Gethsemane, and He told them, “Sit here while I go over there and pray.”” Matthew 26:39 “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.”” John 18:1 “After Jesus had spoken these words, He went out with His disciples across the Kidron Valley, where they entered a garden.”
Related places
Mount of OlivesJerusalemGolgotha (Calvary)
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Original BibleDawn profile. Drafted with AI assistance and reviewed for accuracy. Scripture quoted from the public-domain Berean Standard Bible.