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Rise, let us go: behold he is at hand that will betray me.
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His initial statement, along with the subsequent phrase about being delivered to sinners, strives to uplift their spirits, emphasizing that the acts against Him stem from human wickedness rather than any fault of His own. “Rise, let us go; the one who is betraying Me is near.” Through these words, He imparts to them that the unfolding events are not due to compulsion or frailty, but part of a divine purpose. He anticipated the approach of His betrayer, and instead of retreating, He chose to confront him."},{"author-name":"Theophylact of Bulgaria","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c8989296bafed9104677d7_Theophylact%20of%20Bulgaria.png","category":"Holy Fathers and Teachers","century":11,"exegesis-text":"He awakened His disciples from where He had been in prayer and approached those who sought to apprehend Him. And lo, He stood before them as if they were offering Him something commendable. Likewise, His prayer was directed toward that intention, ensuring that divine providence would be evident to us; and if He was reluctant to endure suffering, it was to safeguard the Jewish people from the calamity that would result from their transgressions against Him."},{"author-name":"Euthymios Zigabenos","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c96d263b8c22d9c467bdab_no-pic-theosis.png","category":"Christian Authors","century":11,"exegesis-text":"Through this, He demonstrated His willingness to die. Aware beforehand of their approach alongside the betrayer, He not only chose not to escape but eagerly went out to confront them, saying, “Let us go to them.” Luke records Jesus telling His disciples, “that ye sleep; arise, pray, lest ye come into an attack.” It is likely that He first addressed them this way before adding, “Arise, let us go.”"},{"author-name":"Nikolaj Alexandrow","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c96d263b8c22d9c467bdab_no-pic-theosis.png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"The prayer and the visitation of the angel revitalized both the mental and physical fortitude of Christ. Prepared to accept the cup of pain, He approached His disciples for the third time and inquired, “Are you still asleep and resting? It is accomplished; the time has arrived: behold, the Son of Man is handed over to sinners. Get up, let us go; see, the one who betrays me is near.” Immediately following His words, Judas, one of the twelve, arrived, accompanied by a large crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent by the chief priests, scribes, and elders (Mark 14:41-43)."},{"author-name":"Michail (Lusin)","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c89550c567e172d15b3055_Michail%20(Lusin).png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"Let us proceed: towards the one who will betray and those accompanying him; let us approach them so that the act of betrayal may be accomplished."},{"author-name":"Philaret (Gumilevski)","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c896f4b6fd32caa244b5d7_Philaret%20(Gumilevski).png","category":"Holy Fathers and Teachers","century":19,"exegesis-text":"The moment has arrived. The Son of Man is handed over to sinful individuals. Rise, let us depart; he who will betray Me is approaching. Listening to these words, which convey such determination, majesty, and tranquility, one might not recognize Him as the One who just moments ago was overwhelmed with sorrow. What a transformation from a state of weakness to one of steadfast resolve and indomitable dignity! He steps forward to confront His adversaries and calls His followers to join Him. With a clear awareness of His impending fate, He perceives in the spirit Judas, whom the disciples have yet to discern. He recognizes and names those who will shape the course of His destiny. We bow before You, O mighty Stronghold, and we beseech You, O Infinite Love. Protect us from our frailties with Your mercy. In our vulnerabilities and within Your goodness, we implore You not to disregard the transgressions stemming from our weakness. We may be unworthy followers, yet we are Your disciples, Your fragile children. Empower us with Your grace, that we may remain vigilant and pray, as You commanded, so that we do not succumb to grievous sins. Amen."},{"author-name":"Abbot Panteleimon about the Trinity","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c96d263b8c22d9c467bdab_no-pic-theosis.png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"Arise, let us go to confront the betrayer—he is nearby. Arise, let us advance: behold, the one who betrays me has come. Through these words, St. Chrysostom asserts, our Lord aims to reveal to His disciples that the events unfolding are the result of human wickedness, not due to any sin on His part. What is occurring is neither a matter of necessity nor weakness, but a manifestation of divine sovereignty. He anticipated the arrival of His adversaries but chose not to evade them; instead, He approached them deliberately. The strength, dignity, and serenity conveyed in our Lord's words are striking. As noted by Philaret, Archbishop of Chernigov, it might seem astonishing that the One who speaks with such resolution is the same individual we witnessed mere moments ago, burdened by sorrow. This marks a profound shift from a moment of despair to one of determined strength and unwavering majesty. He advances to confront His foes and invites His disciples to join Him. Moving forward with awareness of His impending fate, He perceives Judas with spiritual insight, even as the disciples remain unaware. He identifies and names those who will influence His path."},{"author-name":"Lopuchin A.P.","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c891400ee1341634d2276d_Lopuchin%20A.P..png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"For a final time, He roused them with a poignant warning about the imminent peril: “Are you still slumbering and lounging? It is accomplished; the time has arrived; look, the Son of Man is being handed over to those who commit sin. Get up, let us depart; see, the one who betrays me is near.”"},{"author-name":"Makkaveiski N.K.","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c96d263b8c22d9c467bdab_no-pic-theosis.png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"The betrayer was aware of the Lord’s beloved spot where He frequently gathered with His disciples and led the crowd to the Garden of Gethsemane with confidence (John 18:2). At that moment, the Saviour had completed His prayer and was prepared to confront what lay ahead. “You are still asleep and resting,” He remarked to the peacefully slumbering disciples, “look, the hour is at hand, and the Son of man is being betrayed into the hands of sinners. Rise, let us go; see, the one who betrays me is near” (Matt. 26:45-46). Judas, in his eagerness to carry out his treachery, had already rushed ahead and was close to the Lord."},{"author-name":"Paul Matwejewski","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c8969f5be0d592d5a10576_Paul%20Matwejewski.png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"The God-Man, eager to demonstrate that the unfolding events stem not from necessity or frailty but from divine providence, approached His disciples with the assurance characteristic of omniscience, proclaiming, \\"Sleep and rest, the end has come, the hour has come, and the Son of Man will be delivered into the hands of sinners: arise, come, behold, He who delivered Me is at hand.\\" While God does not endure suffering, humanity is the one that suffers. The lives of the saints reveal how God fortifies martyrs, enabling them to face death with joy. An angel from heaven provided strength to the Lord during His forty days in the wilderness, and here in Gethsemane, the angel similarly supported Him. The adversary, tempting the Lord in the wilderness, failed to comprehend the truth; he saw only a Man, unaware that this Man was indeed God. The ruler of this world was oblivious to the mystery of Christ's divinity during His profound humiliation in Gethsemane. Satan did not recognize that it was the God-Man Himself who willingly submitted to suffering. The Pharisees were likewise confounded, questioning, \\"Is not this the son of the carpenter?\\" This mystery is profound. The desires and ambitions of humanity were stilled, the hour arrived, and the Son of Man was betrayed into the hands of sinners. The same people who had recently sought to crown Him king would now demand His crucifixion, declaring that His blood would be upon them and their children. The Savior's sorrow over human wickedness is the most bitter cup. He beheld the sins of all humanity and the appalling sin of deicide. Earlier, He had wept for His cherished Jerusalem and grieved for Lazarus, who had been dead for four days; He mourned for the cross, yearning to endure its pain to bring salvation to all. Yet, He foresaw that many would reject salvation. There exists both human will and divine will. The Lord called, \\"Lazarus, come forth!\\" and demonstrated the tremendous power of divinity as the dead man obeyed and arose. However, the command, \\"Be holy, as I, the Lord your God, am holy,\\" did not sanctify humanity, for it requires the activation of human will; a turn toward goodness, truth, and love for God. The sin of unfaithfulness in Christ is a grave offense, which led to the punishment of the chosen people and the destruction of the beloved city of the great King. The devastation wrought by the first Jewish War in 70 A.D. and the second in 132 A.D. was catastrophic for the Jewish people. The Lord foresaw these dire calamities and wept. His soul was troubled even unto death. He prayed, \\"Abba, Father, let this cup pass from Me.\\" How then does the cup of iniquity—death—pass? It embodies all the sufferings and deaths of humanity. The Father, through the power of divinity, cannot compel people toward holiness without their willing participation. In the words of Venerable Nil Myrotochivy, when the Lord cried out on the cross, \\"I thirst,\\" He witnessed Judas cast down the thirty pieces of silver, confessing, \\"I have sinned by betraying innocent blood.\\" And Judas ultimately took his own life. Nevertheless, the Lord bent low three times in the valley of Gehenna, longing for Judas to approach the cross in repentance; the Lord was willing and eager to forgive him. In the Life of Saint Anthony the Great, it is recounted that the Lord is prepared to even restore a fallen angel to his rightful place among the heavenly hosts, should he repent. The Lord yearned for the salvation of all. Yet both humanity and fallen angels, through their malevolent actions, have inflicted and continue to inflict great suffering upon themselves, as seen in the cases of Sodom and Gomorrah, Noah’s flood, the fall of Jerusalem, numerous wars, and many other tragedies."},{"author-name":"Alexander Gorsky","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c8884037c1e1c51e1332e2_Alexander%20Gorsky.png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"At the final moment, He told them, 'Rest for now: I will no longer come to rouse you, to summon you to prayer and watchfulness. Instead, you will be stirred from your slumber against your will. The hour of My passion is near. Those who are destined to take Me are already here.'"}]}
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