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How do we know the cup Jesus refers to is God's wrath?

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Jesus' reference to the cup in Gethsemane symbolizes God's wrath against sin, which He must bear to fulfill His mission.

The cup that Jesus refers to in Gethsemane signifies the impending wrath of God that He was to endure for the sake of humanity's sin. In Isaiah 51, the cup is described as the cup of God's fury, reflecting the seriousness of sin and its consequences. Jesus states in John 18 that the cup was given to Him by the Father, indicating He was divinely tasked with drinking it. His prayer, 'If this cup may not pass from me, except I drink it, Thy will be done,' signifies His acceptance of this daunting responsibility, which ultimately leads to His sacrifice on the cross for the redemption of His people.
Scripture References: Isaiah 51, Matthew 26:39, John 18

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