Charles Spurgeon Commentary Matthew 26:39

"And he went forward a little, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass away from me: nevertheless, not as I will, but as thou wilt." — Matthew 26:39 (ASV)

Was He heard? Yes, truly, and especially in that which was the very core and essence of His prayer, Not as I will, but as You will. This was the vital part of His petition, its true essence, for although His human nature shrank from the cup, still more did He shrink from any thought of acting contrary to His Father’s will. Christ’s sense of sonship was clear and undimmed even in that dark hour, for He began His prayer with the filial utterance, O my father.