Avoiding temptation

With the passion week upon us, it is fitting that we are rounding out Luke. In ch 22v39-46, Jesus and his close disciples are in Getsemane. Jesus instructs them to pray that you will not give in to temptation. Curious command. What temptation? Fear? Anger? Jesus knows what is about to happen. He knows they will scatter. Yet, his prayer is for them not to give in. Was this prayer answered? Eventually, or else we would not be reading Luke today. Jesus was tempted with Satan's lies, and prospered. Eve & Adam were tempted and failed. What is Jesus praying for them here? Fear causes one to think of themself first. Self protection. I think Jesus was warning us about the trials ahead, that persecution will come. We must not be tempted to run away in denial. He didn't.