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The Father's Cup
Commentators emphasize that Jesus views his impending suffering not as a tragic defeat, but as a "cup" given by His Father. This perspective transforms the cross from an act of human cruelty into a willing act of divine obedience. As scholars like Ellicott and Gill note, Jesus' trust in the Father robs the cup of its bitterness, demonstrating His absolute commitment to fulfilling God's redemptive purpose.
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Albert Barnes
On John 18:10–11
18th Century
Theologian
The servant's name was Malchus. His name is mentioned by neither of the other evangelists, nor is it said by the other evangelists who was…
AT Robertson
On John 18:11
Into the sheath (εις την θηκην). Old word from τιθημ, to put for box or sheath, only here in N.T. In Mt 26:52 Christ's warning is …
Charles Ellicott
On John 18:11
19th Century
Bishop
Put up thy sword into the sheath.—Compare Note on Matthew 26:52. Here again St. John’s narrative is more vivid and exact.…
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 18:11
19th Century
Preacher
Then said Jesus unto Peter, Put up thy sword into the sheath: the cup which my Father hath given me, shall I not drink it?
Here is …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 18:11
Jesus’ command to Peter declared his disapproval of Peter’s sudden and violent intervention. Had Jesus desired defense, he could have summoned ange…
John Calvin
On John 18:11
16th Century
Theologian
Put up your sword into the sheath. By this command Christ reproves Peter’s action. But we must attend to the reason, which is, that a priv…
John Gill
On John 18:11
17th Century
Pastor
Then said Jesus unto Peter
By way of rebuke, and to prevent his repeating the blow, and that further mischief might …
Matthew Henry
On John 18:1–12
17th Century
Minister
Sin began in the garden of Eden; there the curse was pronounced, and there the Redeemer was promised. In a garden, that promised Seed entered into …