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What does the Bible say about Jesus' agony in Gethsemane?

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The Bible describes Jesus' agony in Gethsemane as a moment of deep sorrow and distress, primarily due to the weight of humanity's sin laid upon Him.

In Matthew 26:36-46, we see Jesus in deep sorrow, saying, 'My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death.' This agony wasn't merely due to the fear of death; rather, it stemmed from the overwhelming burden of sin that He was about to bear. As the Son of God, He faced the depth of human guilt, representing not only His own suffering but also the profound misery endured by condemned spirits. The weight of this sin was unknowable to man and is known only to God, signifying a mystery that invites both reverence and contemplation.
Scripture References: Matthew 26:36-46, Job 5:7, 2 Kings 19:14, 2 Corinthians 12:9, Philippians 4:11, Romans 7:21-23, Luke 22:39-44, Matthew 26:36-38, Isaiah 53:10, Luke 22:39-46, Luke 22:41-44, Isaiah 53

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