And he was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and kneeled down, and prayed,
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Cyril of Alexandria
AD 444
You have heard Christ say, “Father, if you will, remove this cup from me.” Was then his passion an involuntary act? Was the need for him to suffer or the violence of those who plotted against him stronger than his own will? We say no. His passion was a voluntary act, although in another respect it was severe, because it implied the rejection and destruction of the synagogue of the Jews….Since it was impossible for Christ not to endure the passion, he submitted to it, because God the Father so willed it with him. Commentary on Luke, Homily
