Matthew 20:22
“But Jesus answered and said, Ye know not what ye ask. Are ye able to drink of the cup that I shall drink of, and to be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with? They say unto him, We are able.”

What does Matthew 20:22 mean?
The Bible verse Matthew 20:22 from the King James Version (KJV) states, "But Jesus answered and said, Ye know not what ye ask. Are ye able to drink of the cup that I shall drink of, and to be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with? They say unto him, We are able."…
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In Matthew 20:22, we encounter a powerful exchange between Jesus and the disciples: "But Jesus answered and said, Ye know not what ye ask. Are ye able to drink of the cup that I shall drink of, and to be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with? They say unto him, We…
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O Heavenly Father, We come before You today with humble hearts, acknowledging Your greatness and the depth of Your wisdom. As we reflect on the words of our Lord from Matthew 20:22, where He said, "But Jesus answered and said, Ye know not what ye ask. Are ye able to drink of the…
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