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When Jesus says, 'Take this Cup away from Me,' to What Is He Referring?

Raphael BenedictLast Updated: March 9, 2017

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When Jesus says, “Take this cup away from me,” what is the cup he refers to?

Answer

Jesus was referring to the cup of the suffering he was to endure. He was referring to his passion metaphorically as a cup.

Fr. Vincent Serpa O.P.

Raphael BenedictLast Updated: March 9, 2017

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joe says:

March 9, 2017 at 4:48 pm

there is more in the passion of Christ, we can discuss in length … a lot. Christian life is a life of sacrifice.

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joe says:

February 10, 2019 at 5:24 am

there is more in the passion of Christ, we can discuss in length … a lot. Christian life is a life of sacrifice.

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