Mat 20:22 | MHM | STEP | v. 22 : Jesus asks James and John if they can drink the cup he is going to drink. “The cup” means suffering and sacrifice. Jesus is asking if they are willing to suffer for God’s plan, just as he is about to suffer. They answer, “We can,” but they do not yet understand how hard this will be.

‏ Matthew 20:22

v. 22: Jesus asks James and John if they can drink the cup he is going to drink. “The cup” means suffering and sacrifice. Jesus is asking if they are willing to suffer for God’s plan, just as he is about to suffer. They answer, “We can,” but they do not yet understand how hard this will be.