34 And saith unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful unto death: tarry ye here, and watch.



35 And he went forward a little, and fell on the ground, and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass from him.



36 And he said, Abba, Father, all things are possible unto thee; take away this cup from me: nevertheless not what I will, but what thou wilt.



Ver. 36. Abba, Father] Father, Father, with greatest earnestness. This was an effectual prayer, had he said no more. God can feel breath in prayer, Lam_3:56.



Not what I will, but, &c.] Aposiopesis emphatica, saith Beza.