771 B
771 B
My Father
This is an important title for God the Father. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/guidelines-sonofgodprinciples)
if it is possible
This means ‘if God would allow it to happen.’ Alternate translation: “if you will allow it” (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit)
drink this cup of suffering
Jesus speaks of the work that he must do, including dying on the cross, as if it were a bitter liquid that God has commanded him to drink from a cup. Alternate translation: “go through this suffering” or “suffer what is about to happen” or “endure this suffering.” (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)
let your will be done
This expression means ‘do what you have planned’ or ‘do what needs to be done.’