'My father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me' Cup, as used here , stands for

Assessment: WAEC SSCE - Christian Religious Studies - 1989 (Objective) Subject: Christian Religious Studies

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'My father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me' Cup, as used here , stands for
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In this context, the word "cup" symbolizes the suffering and death that Jesus knew he would have to endure for the salvation of humanity. The cup represents the physical, emotional, and spiritual anguish that he would experience during his crucifixion. Jesus knew that this was his mission on earth and that he had to fulfill it, but he also expressed his human reluctance and asked his Father if there was any other way to achieve salvation. So, the correct answer is 'Death'.
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