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The Journey of Submission
Commentators note a significant shift in Jesus' second prayer. He moves from asking if the cup can pass (v. 39) to accepting that it cannot pass. This reveals that submission to God's will can be a process. Jesus models the journey of wrestling in prayer until one's human will aligns with the Father's divine plan.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 26:42–44
18th Century
Theologian
It is probable that our Lord spent considerable time in prayer, and that the evangelists have recorded the substance of his petitions rather than t…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 26:42
19th Century
Preacher
These calm, simple words scarcely convey to our minds a full idea of the intense agony under which they were uttered. Luke mentions that our Savior…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 26:42
Jesus returns to pray “the same thing.” As Jesus learned obedience (Hebrews 5:7–9), so he became the supreme model for his own teaching…
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John Calvin
On Matthew 26:42
16th Century
Theologian
Again he went away a second time. By these words, it seems as if Christ, having subdued fear, came with greater freedom and courage to sub…
John Gill
On Matthew 26:42
17th Century
Pastor
He went away again the second time
To the same place as before, or at some little distance; after he had reproved hi…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 26:36–46
17th Century
Minister
He who made atonement for the sins of mankind submitted himself in a garden of suffering to the will of God, from which man had revolted in a garde…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 26:30–46
13th Century
Philosopher
After the institution of the new Sacrament has been related, Christ here foretells the future stumbling of the disciples. The Evangelist, first, es…