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JAMB Christian Religious Studies 2023 Question 6

Question 6

Discipleship

The word 'cup' according to the gospel of Matthew means

  1. A.Water container
  2. B.Metaphor for suffering
  3. C.Temple vessel
  4. D.Blessing
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Metaphor for suffering)

Explanation

When Jesus asked 'Are you able to drink the cup that I am to drink?' and prayed 'let this cup pass from me', the cup stood for the suffering and death He was about to face (Matthew 20:22; 26:39).