What does Luke 22:42 mean?

Luke 22:42 highlights themes such as submission, prayer, suffering when read in context.

How should I apply Luke 22:42 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done.

40And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation.

41And he was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and kneeled down, and prayed,

42Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done.

43And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him.

44And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground.

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Matthew 26:39
Matthew's account also emphasizes Jesus' prayer in Gethsemane.
Hebrews 5:7
Hebrews speaks to Jesus' prayers and supplications during his earthly life.