Prayers of Jesus
The Prayer in Gethsemane
Not My Will, But Thine Be Done
Description
In the garden of Gethsemane, facing imminent crucifixion, Jesus prayed in agony—sweating drops of blood—yet submitted perfectly to the Father's will, providing the supreme example of surrendered prayer.
Key Verses
And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt... He went away again the second time, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if this cup may not pass away from me, except I drink it, thy will be done.
And he was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and kneeled down, and prayed, Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done. And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him. And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground.