Matthew 26:42-43 King James Version
Matthew 26:53 King James Version
Was the Father's will always subordinate to the Son's will?
The scene underscores Jesus' submission to the Father's will and his redemptive sacrifice. This event is central to Christian theology, representing Jesus' surrender into the hands of soldiers as part of the divine plan for humanity's redemption.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 came and found them asleep again: for their eyes were heavy.
Matthew 26:53 King James Version
This passage seems to suggest that, in stating that He could summon angels through prayer to the Father, Jesus was highlighting His authority over circumstances, including the Father's already established will. This prayer would represent a channel to express, if necessary, the adjustment of the Son's will in line with the already established redemptive plan, disregarding the Father's will.Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?
Was the Father's will always subordinate to the Son's will?