Cup

Jesus warned his apostles to return to their homes in peace if they were not willing to drink with him the cup that was being prepared. 171:0.5 171:2.5

When Jesus prayed he said: “Father, I know it is possible to avoid this cup—all things are possible with you—but I have come to do your will, and while this is a bitter cup, I would drink it if it is your will” 136:9.4 182:3.2-9

Jesus complained about Pharisees: “Woe upon you, scribes, Pharisees, and hypocrites! for you are scrupulous to cleanse the outside of the cup and the platter, but within there remains the filth of extortion, excesses, and deception”. 166:1.4 175:1.18

Bible parallels

Passages that the paragraphs cited above parallel, quote or reinterpret, from Duane Faw’s Paramony cross-references. Hover a reference to read it.

• Jesus denies request 171:0.5 — Mt 20:22-23; Mk 10:38-40.
• Unworthy motives 171:2.5 — Lk 14:33-35.
• Salt which loses savor 171:2.5 — Mt 5:13; Mk 9:50; Lk 14:34-35.
• Drink bitter cup 136:9.4 — Mt 20:22-23; Mt 26:39,42; Mk 10:38-39; Mk 14:36; Lk 22:42; Jn 18:11.
• First time apostles sleep 182:3.2 — Mt 26:40; Mk 14:37.
• Second Gethsemane prayer 182:3.2 — Mt 26:42; Mk 14:39.
• Mighty angel attended 182:3.2 — Lk 22:43.
• You clean outside but inside is dirty 166:1.4 — Mt 23:25; Lk 11:39.
• Wicked, self-righteous 166:1.4 — Mt 23:28.
• God looks at motives 166:1.4 — Lk 16:15.
• God looks at both inner and outer 166:1.4 — Lk 11:40-41.
• Almsgiving not enough 166:1.4 — Mt 23:23; Lk 11:42.
• Woe to seekers of honor 166:1.4 — Mt 23:6-7; Mk 12:36-39; Lk 11:43.
• Seventh woe 175:1.18 — Mt 23:25-26; Lk 11:39-40.