Mar 14:35-36 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Mark 14:35-36: 14:35-36 Jesus fell to the ground to pray because of his deep distress (see Gen 17:1-3 ; Lev 9:24 ; Num 14:5 ; 16:4 ). Since it was normal to pray out loud, Jesus’ prayer was probably overheard by the three disciples, who would not have fallen asleep immediately. • Jesus addressed God as Abba, Father , indicating their close relationship (see Rom 8:15 ; Gal 4:6 ). • Please take this cup ... from me: In faith, Jesus expressed his own feelings and desires to the Father. It was not only the physical agony of crucifixion that terrified him, but also the unique death that he would experience. He who knew no sin would experience the wrath of God against sin (Mark 15:34 ; 2 Cor 5:21 ; Gal 3:13 ). • Yet I want your will to be done, not mine: Jesus’ submission to the Father’s will is a model for his followers.

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‏ Mark 14:35-36

Summary for Mark 14:35-36: 14:35-36 ^a Jesus fell to the ground to pray because of his deep distress (see Gen 17:1-3 ^b; Lev 9:24 ^c; Num 14:5 ^d; 16:4 ^e). Since it was normal to pray out loud, Jesus’ prayer was probably overheard by the three disciples, who would not have fallen asleep immediately.

• Jesus addressed God as Abba, Father, indicating their close relationship (see Rom 8:15 ^f; Gal 4:6 ^g).

• Please take this cup ... from me: In faith, Jesus expressed his own feelings and desires to the Father. It was not only the physical agony of crucifixion that terrified him, but also the unique death that he would experience. He who knew no sin would experience the wrath of God against sin (Mark 15:34 ^h; 2 Cor 5:21 ⁱ; Gal 3:13 ^j).

• Yet I want your will to be done, not mine: Jesus’ submission to the Father’s will is a model for his followers.