After the Last Supper, at Gethsemane.
Mark 14:36 ...Abba, Father, all things are possible unto thee; take away this cup from me: nevertheless not what I will, but what thou wilt.
Mark 14:36 Abba, Father, everything is possible for you. Take this cup from me. Yet not what I will, but what you will.
Mark 14:36 Abba, Father, everything is possible for you. Please take this cup of suffering away from me. Yet I want your will to be done, not mine.
Abba, the Father. All things [are] possible for you. It turns away from me, this cup here. Still not what I myself want instead what you yourself [want].
The challenge is knowing what the Father wants.
This is also another example of a bilingual statement that could not have been translated from Aramaic, since it contains an untranslated Aramaic word, Abba. This is one of the many examples of a verse the proves Jesus spoke Greek. The Greek doesn't fit together well, perhaps like fragments of speech overheard by someone. The Father is addressed both directly in the third-person, "Father, the father.
Jesus makes no request of his Father. There is no word meaning "take away." The verb means "serve" but it can mean "turn away" or "bring away." The English Bible parses it as a second-person imperative (command/request), but that it not is form. It is a third-person statement, "he serves" or "it serves." The words "this cup here" could be either an object or a subject of the sentence. The "from me" seems to describe source of the cup since the verb means "bringing" not "taking away."
- MW - Missing Word -- The word "the" is not shown in the English translation.
- WF - Wrong Form - The "Father" is not in a form of a name being addressed to someone, but that of a subject.
- WW - Wrong Word -- The word translated as "take" means "serve."
- WF - Wrong Form - The "take" is not a command or even in the second-person.
- MW - Missing Word -- The word "the" is not shown in the English translation.
- CW - Confusing Word -- The "but" is not the common word usually translated as "but" and works differently.
- MW - Missing Word -- The word "the" is not shown in the English translation.
- WF - Wrong Form - The "Father" is not in a form of a name being addressed to someone, but that of a subject.
- WW - Wrong Word -- The word translated as "take" means "serve."
- WF - Wrong Form - The "take" is not a command or even in the second-person.
- MW - Missing Word -- The word "the" is not shown in the English translation.
- CW --Confusing Word -- This is not the common word usually translated as "yet."
- CW - Confusing Word -- The "but" is not the common word usually translated as "but" and works differently.
- MW - Missing Word -- The word "the" is not shown in the English translation.
- WF - Wrong Form - The "Father" is not in a form of a name being addressed to someone, but that of a subject.
- IW - Inserted Word -- The word "please" doesn't exist in the source.
- WW - Wrong Word -- The word translated as "take" means "serve."
- WF - Wrong Form - The "take" is not a command or a request or even in the second-person.
- MW - Missing Word -- The word "the" is not shown in the English translation.
- IW - Inserted Word -- The word "of suffering" doesn't exist in the source.
- WF - Wrong Form - The "your" should be "you."
- IP - Inserted phrase-- The phrase "will be done" doesn't exist in the source.
- MW - Missing Word -- The word "what" is not shown in the English translation.
- MW - Missing Word -- The word "but" is not shown in the English translation.
- MW - Missing Word -- The word "what" is not shown in the English translation.
- CW --Confusing Word -- This is not the common word usually translated as "yet."
Abba, -- "Abba" is uniquely used by Jesus here. It not a childish form of the word, but the Aramaic word used at the time to refer to "father," specifically one's own father. according to academics. The Hebrew term used in the OT is "ab," which was only used eight or nine times to refer to God as the Father, such as in Isaiah 63:16, Psalm 89:26. Isaiah uses the term most frequently, four times.
missing "the" -- (MW) The untranslated word is the Greek definite article, which usually precedes a noun and, without a noun, takes the meaning of "the one." The Greek article is much closer to our demonstrative pronouns ("this", "that", "these", "those"). See this article for more.
Father, -- (WF) "Father" is the Greek noun that means "father" or any male ancestor so "forefathers". The form is NOT one of personal address (vocative), which Jesus uses often. The form here is the subject with a preceding "the" so "the Father" or "this Father.
all -- The word translated as "all " is the Greek adjective meaning "all", "the whole", "every," and similar ideas. When it is used as a noun, we would say "everything."
things -- This comes from the the plural, neutral form of the previous adjective.
are -- There is no verb "are" here in the Greek. However, when noun, pronouns or adjectives, appear in the form of a subject without a verb, the verb "to be" can be assumed. The same is true of the "father" above, which is also a subject without a verb.
possible -- "Possible" is from an adjective that means "strong", "mighty," and "practicable." Of things, it means "possible." It is the noun form of the verb means "having power." The form of the word is again a subject matching the form of the "all things" above.
unto -- This word "unto" comes from the dative case of the following word that requires the addition of a preposition in English, but the translator must decide which preposition to use: a "to" as an indirect object, a "with" for instruments, an "in" for locations, an "as" for purposes, an "of" for possession, a "by" for agents, an "as" for comparisons, "at" or "on" a time, and an "in" for area of affect.
thee; The word for "thee" is the indirect object form of the pronoun.
take -- (WW, WF) "Take" is a word Jesus only uses here and in the parallel verse in Matthew. It means "serve," "set before," and it is used especially for serving meat at a table. Literally, the word literally means "bring by" or "bring to the side". It is not a command or a request, as translated, but an active verb, "he serves" or "it sets before."
away - This completes the meaning of the verb. It is from the prefix.
this "This" is a demonstrative pronoun that means "this", "here", "the nearer," and "the familiar." The form could be either the subject or the object of the verb. This word appears after "the cup" as a reiteration.
missing "the" -- (MW) The untranslated word is the Greek definite article, which usually precedes a noun and, without a noun, takes the meaning of "the one." The Greek article is much closer to our demonstrative pronouns ("this", "that", "these", "those"). See this article for more.
cup The word for "cup" means "a drinking-cup", "a wine-cup", "a jar," and "a receptacle" for offerings in the temple. The cup is used by Jesus as a symbol for sharing burdens. See this article for more. It has an article, so "the cup". The form could be either the subject or the object of the verb.
from -- The word translated as "from" means "from" in both location and when referring to a source.
me: -- "Me" is the regular first-person pronoun in Greek in the possessive form, so "my" or "of me".
nevertheless -- - The Greek word translated as "nevertheless" denotes an exception or simple opposition. It is used to emphasize the contrast between things like we use "instead," "but instead,"or "rather." It is not the common word usually translated as "but." It is the Greek word "other" like we use "otherwise." Jesus almost always uses this conjunction to connect a negative clause, "not this," with a positive one, "instead this." However, followed by the negative used, its sense is "still" or "at least."
not -- The Greek word translated as "not" is the Greek negative used to deny objective facts, not opinions, desires, or thoughts. It makes a negative statement of fact. This does not negate the whole clause because it doesn't appear before the verb, but just the next word.
what -- The word translated as "what" means primarily "anything" or "anyone," but Jesus often uses it to start a question so it means "who", "what", or even "why".
I -- The actual pronoun "I" is used here. Since, as the subject of the sentence, it is part of the verb, its explicit use accentuates who is speaking "I." Saying "I myself" captures this feeling in English.
will, --- The Greek word translated as "will" expresses consent and even a delight in doing something. It means "to consent" and "to be resolved to a purpose." The verb form is used in Matthew, but the noun is used in Luke.
but - (CW) The Greek word translated as "but" denotes an exception or simple opposition. It is used to emphasize the contrast between things like we use "instead," "but instead,"or "rather." It is not the common word usually translated as "but." It is the Greek word "other" like we use "otherwise." Jesus almost always uses this conjunction to connect a negative clause, "not this," with a positive one, "instead this." However, followed by the negative used, its sense is "still" or "at least."
what The word translated as "what" means primarily "anything" or "anyone," but Jesus often uses it to start a question so it means "who", "what", or even "why".
thou -- The "thou" is the second-person pronoun in the form of a subject.
wilt. -- There is no verb in the Greek, but a verb can be assumed from the form of the "thou." Since both a subject ("thou") and an object ("what") appear without a verb, the previous verb can be assumed.
Abba, -- "Abba" is uniquely used by Jesus here. It not a childish form of the word, but the Aramaic word used at the time to refer to "father," specifically one's own father. according to academics. The Hebrew term used in the OT is "ab," which was only used eight or nine times to refer to God as the Father, such as in Isaiah 63:16, Psalm 89:26. Isaiah uses the term most frequently, four times.
missing "the" -- (MW) The untranslated word is the Greek definite article, which usually precedes a noun and, without a noun, takes the meaning of "the one." The Greek article is much closer to our demonstrative pronouns ("this", "that", "these", "those"). See this article for more.
Father, -- (WF) "Father" is the Greek noun that means "father" or any male ancestor so "forefathers". The form is NOT one of personal address (vocative), which Jesus uses often. The form here is the subject with a preceding "the" so "the Father" or "this Father.
everything -- The word translated as "all " is the Greek adjective meaning "all", "the whole", "every," and similar ideas. When it is used as a noun, we would say "everything."
is -- There is no verb "is" here in the Greek. However, when nouns, pronouns or adjectives appear in the form of a subject without a verb, the verb "to be" can be assumed. The same is true of the "father" above, which is also a subject without a verb.
possible -- "Possible" is from an adjective that means "strong", "mighty," and "practicable." Of things, it means "possible." It is the noun form of the verb means "having power." The form of the word is again a subject matching the form of the "all things" above.
for -- This word "for" comes from the dative case of the following word that requires the addition of a preposition in English, but the translator must decide which preposition to use: a "to" as an indirect object, a "with" for instruments, an "in" for locations, an "as" for purposes, an "of" for possession, a "by" for agents, an "as" for comparisons, "at" or "on" a time, and an "in" for area of affect.
you; The word for "you" is the indirect object form of the pronoun.
take -- (WW, WF) "Take" is a word Jesus only uses here and in the parallel verse in Matthew. It means "serve," "set before," and it is used especially for serving meat at a table. Literally, the word literally means "bring by" or "bring to the side". It is not a command or a request, as translated, but an active verb, "he serves" or "it sets before."
this -- "This" is a demonstrative pronoun that means "this", "here", "the nearer," and "the familiar." The form could be either the subject or the object of the verb. This word appears after "the cup" as a reiteration.
missing "the" -- (MW) The untranslated word is the Greek definite article, which usually precedes a noun and, without a noun, takes the meaning of "the one." The Greek article is much closer to our demonstrative pronouns ("this", "that", "these", "those"). See this article for more.
cup The word for "cup" means "a drinking-cup", "a wine-cup", "a jar," and "a receptacle" for offerings in the temple. The cup is used by Jesus as a symbol for sharing burdens. See this article for more. It has an article, so "the cup". The form could be either the subject or the object of the verb.
from -- The word translated as "from" means "from" in both location and when referring to a source.
me: -- "Me" is the regular first-person pronoun in Greek in the possessive form, so "my" or "of me".
Yet -- (CW) This is not the word usually translated as "yet." It is the conjunction that means "still"or "instead.
not -- The Greek word translated as "not" is the Greek negative used to deny objective facts, not opinions, desires, or thoughts. It makes a negative statement of fact. This does not negate the whole clause because it doesn't appear before the verb, but just the next word.
what -- The word translated as "what" means primarily "anything" or "anyone," but Jesus often uses it to start a question so it means "who", "what", or even "why".
I -- The actual pronoun "I" is used here. Since, as the subject of the sentence, it is part of the verb, its explicit use accentuates who is speaking "I." Saying "I myself" captures this feeling in English.
will, --- The Greek word translated as "will" expresses consent and even a delight in doing something. It means "to consent" and "to be resolved to a purpose." The verb form is used in Matthew, but the noun is used in Luke.
but (CW) The Greek word translated as "but" denotes an exception or simple opposition. It is used to emphasize the contrast between things like we use "instead," "but instead,"or "rather." It is not the common word usually translated as "but." It is the Greek word "other" like we use "otherwise." Jesus almost always uses this conjunction to connect a negative clause, "not this," with a positive one, "instead this." However, followed by the negative used, its sense is "still" or "at least."
what The word translated as "what" means primarily "anything" or "anyone," but Jesus often uses it to start a question so it means "who", "what", or even "why".
you -- The "you" is the second-person pronoun in the form of a subject.
will. -- There is no verb in the Greek, but a verb can be assumed from the form of the "thou." Since both a subject ("thou") and an object ("what") appear without a verb, the previous verb can be assumed.
Abba, -- "Abba" is uniquely used by Jesus here. It not a childish form of the word, but the Aramaic word used at the time to refer to "father," specifically one's own father. according to academics. The Hebrew term used in the OT is "ab," which was only used eight or nine times to refer to God as the Father, such as in Isaiah 63:16, Psalm 89:26. Isaiah uses the term most frequently, four times.
missing "the" -- (MW) The untranslated word is the Greek definite article, which usually precedes a noun and, without a noun, takes the meaning of "the one." The Greek article is much closer to our demonstrative pronouns ("this", "that", "these", "those"). See this article for more.
Father, -- (WF) "Father" is the Greek noun that means "father" or any male ancestor so "forefathers". The form is NOT one of personal address (vocative), which Jesus uses often. The form here is the subject with a preceding "the" so "the Father" or "this Father.
everything -- The word translated as "all " is the Greek adjective meaning "all", "the whole", "every," and similar ideas. When it is used as a noun, we would say "everything."
is -- There is no verb "is" here in the Greek. However, when nouns, pronouns or adjectives appear in the form of a subject without a verb, the verb "to be" can be assumed. The same is true of the "father" above, which is also a subject without a verb.
possible -- "Possible" is from an adjective that means "strong", "mighty," and "practicable." Of things, it means "possible." It is the noun form of the verb means "having power." The form of the word is again a subject matching the form of the "all things" above.
for -- This word "for" comes from the dative case of the following word that requires the addition of a preposition in English, but the translator must decide which preposition to use: a "to" as an indirect object, a "with" for instruments, an "in" for locations, an "as" for purposes, an "of" for possession, a "by" for agents, an "as" for comparisons, "at" or "on" a time, and an "in" for area of affect.
you; The word for "you" is the indirect object form of the pronoun.
Please -- (IW) There is no Greek word that can be translated as "please" in the Greek source.
take -- (WW, WF) "Take" is a word Jesus only uses here and in the parallel verse in Matthew. It means "serve," "set before," and it is used especially for serving meat at a table. Literally, the word literally means "bring by" or "bring to the side". It is not a command or a request, as translated, but an active verb, "he serves" or "it sets before."
this -- "This" is a demonstrative pronoun that means "this", "here", "the nearer," and "the familiar." The form could be either the subject or the object of the verb. This word appears after "the cup" as a reiteration.
missing "the" -- (MW) The untranslated word is the Greek definite article, which usually precedes a noun and, without a noun, takes the meaning of "the one." The Greek article is much closer to our demonstrative pronouns ("this", "that", "these", "those"). See this article for more.
cup The word for "cup" means "a drinking-cup", "a wine-cup", "a jar," and "a receptacle" for offerings in the temple. The cup is used by Jesus as a symbol for sharing burdens. See this article for more. It has an article, so "the cup". The form could be either the subject or the object of the verb.
of suffering -- (IW) There is no Greek word that can be translated as "of suffering" in the Greek source.
away from -- The word translated as "away from" means "from" in both location and when referring to a source.
me: -- "Me" is the regular first-person pronoun in Greek in the possessive form, so "my" or "of me".
Yet -- -- (CW) This is not the word usually translated as "yet." The Greek word translated denotes an exception or simple opposition. It is used to emphasize the contrast between things like we use "rather". It also means "still," "however," etc.
I -- The actual pronoun "I" is used here. Since, as the subject of the sentence, it is part of the verb, its explicit use accentuates who is speaking "I." Saying "I myself" captures this feeling in English.
want, --- The Greek word translated as "want" expresses consent and even a delight in doing something. It means "to consent" and "to be resolved to a purpose." The verb form is used in Matthew, but the noun is used in Luke.
your -- (WF) The "your" is the second-person pronoun in the form of a subject, "you," not "your."
will to be done -- (IP) There are no Greek words that can be translated as "will to be done" in the Greek source.
not -- The Greek word translated as "not" is the Greek negative used to deny objective facts, not opinions, desires, or thoughts. It makes a negative statement of fact. This does not negate the whole clause because it doesn't appear before the verb, but just the next word.
missing "what"-- (MW) The untranslated word "what" means primarily "anything" or "anyone," but Jesus often uses it to start a question so it means "who", "what", or even "why".
missing "but"-- (MW) The untranslated word "but" denotes an exception or simple opposition. It is used to emphasize the contrast between things like we use "rather". It is the Greek word "other" like we use "otherwise".
missing "what"-- (MW) The untranslated word "what" means primarily "anything" or "anyone," but Jesus often uses it to start a question so it means "who", "what", or even "why".
Ἀββά [1 verse](Hebrew word) "Abba" is abba, the Hebrew word for "father."
ὁ (article sg masc nom) Untranslated is the Greek definite article, hos, ("the"), which usually precedes a noun and, without a noun, takes the meaning of "the one" or, in the plural, "the ones."
πατήρ, [191 verses](noun sg masc nom) "Father" is pater, which means "father", "grandfather", "author", "parent," and "forefathers." While most noun have the same vocative form as the subject, the vocative for the word "father" is its root, πατερ.
πάντα [212 verses]( adj pl neut acc/nom ) "All things" is pas, which means "all", "the whole", "every", "anyone", "all kinds," and "anything." In the adverbial form, it means "every way", "on every side", "in every way," and "altogether." --
δυνατά [9 verses](adj pl neut acc/nom) "Possible" is from dynatos, which means "strong", "mighty," (of things) "possible," "powerful," "influential", "able to produce", "productive," (of things) "possible," and "practicable." --
σοι: [8 verses](pron 2nd sg dat) "Unto Thee" is soi which is the singular, second person pronoun, "you".
παρένεγκε [2 verses]( verb 3rd sg aor ind act) "Take away" is parapherō, which means "serves," "set before," "bring to", "bring forward", "carry past", "hand over", "turn aside", "turn towards", "mislead", "change/later" (a decree), "sweep away" (a river), "let pass", or "differ" (in dialects). Literally, "bring by" or "bring aside".
τὸ [821 verses] (article sg neut nom/acc) Untranslated is the Greek definite article, hos, ("the"), which usually precedes a noun and, without a noun, takes the meaning of "the one" or, in the plural, "the ones."
ποτήριον [14 verses](noun sg neut nom/acc) "Cup" is from poterion, which means "a drinking-cup", "a wine-cup", "a jar," and "a receptacle" for offerings in the temple.
τοῦτο [51 verses]( adj sg neut nom/acc ) "This" is toutos, which is a demonstrative pronoun that means "this", "here", "the nearer," and "the familiar." --
ἀπ᾽ [190 verses](prep) "From" is apo, a preposition of separation which means "from" or "away from" from when referring to place or motion, "from" or "after" when referring to time, "from" as an origin or cause. With the genitive pronoun below, this indicates the person "by whom" something is done.
ἐμοῦ: [239 verses](noun sg masc gen) "Me" is emou, which means "me", and "mine". --
ἀλλ᾽ [154 verses](conj) "But" is alla, which means "instead," "otherwise," "but," "still," "at least," "except," "yet," nevertheless," "rather," "moreover," and "nay." Followed by οὐ, the sense is "still," and "at least." Followed by γὰρ. the sense is "but really" and "certainly." Following an εἰ μὴ, clause the sense is "if not" some word , related to time, "at least still," and without the reference time, "at least" -- (CW) The Greek word translated as "but" denotes an exception or simple opposition. It is used to emphasize the contrast between things like we use "instead," "but instead,"or "rather." It is not the common word usually translated as "but." It is the Greek word "other" like we use "otherwise." Jesus almost always uses this conjunction to connect a negative clause, "not this," with a positive one, "instead this." However, followed by the negative used, its sense is "still" or "at least." CW - Confusing Word -- The "but" is not the common word usually translated as "but" and works differently.
οὐ [269 verses](partic) "Not" is ou which is the negative adverb for facts and statements, negating both single words and sentences. The other negative adverb, μή applies to will and thought; οὐ denies, μή rejects; οὐ is absolute, μή relative; οὐ objective, μή subjective.
τί [252 verses]( pron sg neut acc/nom) "What" is tis which can mean "someone", "any one", "everyone", "they [indefinite]", "many a one", "whoever", "anyone", "anything", "some sort", "some sort of", "each", "any", "the individual", "such," and so on. In a question, it can mean "who", "why," or "what."
ἐγὼ [162 verses](pron 1st sg masc nom) "I" is ego, which is the first-person singular pronoun meaning "I." It also means "I at least," "for my part," "indeed," and for myself. -- The pronoun "I" is used here. When it has no verb, the verb "is" or the previous verb is assumed. When the subject of the sentence is part of the verb, this pronoun accentuates who is speaking "I." Saying "I myself" captures this feeling in English. missing "myself" -- (MW) The subject pronoun repeats the information in the verb so it should be repeated in English like "I myself." MW -- Missing Word -- The pronoun repeats the information in the verb so it should be repeated in English like "I myself."
θέλω [64 verses]( verb 1st sg pres ind/subj act ) "I will" is thelo, which as a verb means "to be willing (of consent rather than desire)", "to wish", "to ordain", "to decree", "to be resolved to a purpose" "to maintain", "to hold", "to delight in, and "will (too express a future event with inanimate objects)." As a participle, it means "being willing" or, adverbially, "willingly," and "gladly".
ἀλλὰ [154 verses](conj) "But" is alla, which means "instead," "otherwise," "but," "still," "at least," "except," "yet," nevertheless," "rather," "moreover," and "nay." Followed by οὐ, the sense is "still," and "at least." Followed by γὰρ. the sense is "but really" and "certainly." Following an εἰ μὴ, clause the sense is "if not" some word , related to time, "at least still," and without the reference time, "at least"
τί [252 verses] ( pron sg neut acc/nom) "What" is tis which can mean "someone", "any one", "everyone", "they [indefinite]", "many a one", "whoever", "anyone", "anything", "some sort", "some sort of", "each", "any", "the individual", "such," and so on. In a question, it can mean "who", "why," or "what."
σὺ [36 verses](pron 2nd sg nom) "Thee/you" is su , which means "you" in the second-person pronoun in form of a singular subject. -- The "you" here in the second-person pronoun in form of a singular subject. When it has no verb, the verb "is" or the previous verb is assumed. When it has a verb, the subject of the sentence is part of the verb, its explicit use repeats the idea of who is speaking, "you." Saying "you yourself" captures this feeling in English. missing "yourself" -- (MW) The subjective pronoun repeats the information in the verb so it should be repeated in English like "you yourself." MW -- Missing Word -- This subject pronoun duplicates information in the verb so it needs a "yourself" after "you" for emphasis.