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NASB | Matthew 26:38 Then He *said to them, "My soul is deeply grieved, to the point of death; remain here and keep watch with Me." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 26:38 Then He said to them, "My soul is deeply grieved, so that I am almost dying of sorrow. Stay here and stay awake and keep watch with Me." |
Bible Question: At Gethsemane Jesus was anticipating what was facing Him. Was it the the torture, abuse, and physical torment that He was about to experience that caused Him to ask the Father to "let this cup pass from me?" Please explain your answer. (This isn't a leading question. A recent post made me curious what people thought of this.) |
Bible Answer: Did you see "The Passion of the Christ"? I think that shows clearly what Jesus had before Him (although it does not adequately describe his experience on the cross, for we cannot actually feel the pain he suffered). I believe that is the "cup" He was referring to; certainly He would not be referring to the act of saving the world from their sins, for that is why he was born into this world. He came willingly, to do the Father's will. But it was not an easy cup to drink. He did what no other could do. Remember, he prayed, "Nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt." Here is what the commentary in my Bible ("The Full Life Study Bible") says about this: Matthew 26:39 LET THIS CUP PASS. What Christ meant by "this cup" has been the subject of much discussion. (1) It is doubtful that Christ was praying to be saved from physical death, for He had resolutely set Himself to die for the sin of mankind (Mark 10:33-34; Luke 9:51; John 12:24, 27; Heb 10:5-9). It is more probable that He was praying to be delivered from the punishment of separation from God, the ultimate penalty for sin. Christ prayed that His physical death might be accepted as full payment for the sin of sinners. However, he prayed, "nevertheless, not as I will, but as thou wilt." He then committed Himself to undergo both physical death and spiritual separation from His heavenly Father in order to achieve our salvation (Matthew 27:46). His prayer was "heard," for He was strengthened by His Father to drink the appointed cup (see Heb. 5:7). Hope this helps. Janae. |