Bible dictionary for children
Gethsemane
Gethsemane is the place where Jesus prays before his arrest.
In simple words
What does it mean?
Gethsemane is the place where Jesus prays before his arrest. The name is associated with an oil press.
Talk about it
What does Jesus ask his friends to do while he prays?
An example from the Bible
Matthew describes Jesus going there with his disciples and asking them to stay awake with him. His prayer expresses deep distress and trust.
Read Matthew 26:36 ↗A little more to explore
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Related reading: Matthew 26:36
Then Jesus came with them to a place called Gethsemane, and said to his disciples, “Sit here, while I go there and pray.”Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.
