At Gethsemane on the Mount of Olives Jesus has left Peter, James, and John to stay alert to pray.

## this hour might pass ##

"he might be strengthened to endure the suffering he was experiencing"

## Abba ##

"Abba" is a Greek term that is used by children to address their father. It implies a close relationship. Since it already addresses Father, it might be important to keep the Greek term, "Abba." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown]])

## Remove this cup from me ##

The cup refers to the wrath of God Jesus must endure. (See: en:bible:team-info:training:quick-reference:figures:metaphor )