Mark 14:36

Translations

Modern

“Abba, Father,” He said, “all things are possible for You. Take this cup from Me. Yet not what I will, but what You will.”

Traditional

And he said, Abba, Father, all things are possible unto thee; take away this cup from me: nevertheless not what I will, but what thou wilt.

Literal

And He was saying, “Abba, Father, all things are possible to You. Take away this cup from Me. But not what I will, but what You will.”

Latin

Et dixit: Abba pater, omnia tibi possibilia sunt: transfer calicem hunc a me: sed non quod ego volo, sed quod tu.

Original

Greek

English

“Abba, Father,” He said, “all things are possible for You. Take this cup from Me. Yet not what I will, but what You will.”

Notes

Mark 14:35–36

Jesus fell to the ground to pray because of his deep distress (see Genesis 17:1–3; Leviticus 9:24; Numbers 14:5; 16:4). Since it was normal to pray out loud, Jesus 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 Romans 8:15; Galatians 4:6).
Take this cup from me: In faith, Jesus expressed his own feelings and desires to the Father. It was not only the physical pain 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 Corinthians 5:21; Galatians 3:13).
Yet not what I will, but what You will: The submission of Jesus to the Father’s will is a model for his followers.

Theme notes and profiles

James, Son of Zebedee John, Son of Zebedee Simon Peter Jesus’ Final Night

Events

Related verses

Galatians 4:6
And because you are sons, God sent the Spirit of His Son into our hearts, crying out, “Abba, Father!”
John 5:30
I can do nothing by Myself; I judge only as I hear. And My judgment is just, because I do not seek My own will, but the will of Him who sent Me.
Romans 8:15–16
For you did not receive a spirit of slavery that returns you to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption to sonship, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!”
Hebrews 5:7–8
During the days of Jesus’ earthly life, He offered up prayers and petitions with loud cries and tears to the One who could save Him from death, and He was heard because of His reverence.
John 12:27
Now My soul is troubled, and what shall I say? ‘Father, save Me from this hour’? No, it is for this purpose that I have come to this hour.
John 6:38–39
For I have come down from heaven, not to do My own will, but to do the will of Him who sent Me.
Mark 10:27
Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but not with God. For all things are possible with God.”
Philippians 2:8
And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to death—even death on a cross.
John 18:11
“Put your sword back in its sheath!” Jesus said to Peter. “Shall I not drink the cup the Father has given Me?”
Jeremiah 32:27
“Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh. Is anything too difficult for Me?
Matthew 26:39
Going a little farther, He fell facedown and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me. Yet not as I will, but as You will.”
Titus 1:2
…in the hope of eternal life, which God, who cannot lie, promised before time began.

Parallels

Matthew 26:36–46 Luke 22:39–46

People

LORD: Names or title used to refer to God

Glossary

Abba Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Cup Eli, Eli, Lema Sabachthani? Gethsemane Gospel Incarnation Jesus Christ Judas Mark, Gospel of Passion Prophecy Son of Man Talitha Cumi Transfiguration

Topics

Abba: Father Afflictions and Adversities: Prayer In Afflictions and Adversities: Resignation In Afflictions and Adversities: Resignation in Jesus, in Gethsemane Cup of Sorrow Gethsemane: Jesus Betrayed In Jesus, the Christ: Death of, Voluntary Jesus, the Christ: Obedience of Jesus, the Christ: Prayers of Jesus, the Christ: Retires to Gethsemane (On the Mount of Olives) Peter: Present in the Garden of Gethsemane Prayer: Submission In, Exemplified by Jesus Resignation: Exemplified Sorrow of Jesus Submission: To Authority: Jesus an Example of Surrender Will of God, the Supreme Rule of Duty

Mark 14:36

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