As Jesus is about to be bound and taken captive, Simon Peter tries to prevent it by pulling out his sword and cutting the ear off the high priest's slave's ear.
However, Jesus did not long to be set free, but commanded Peter to put his sword away. Jesus knew what He had to accomplish. It was to be taken captive like a lamb to be slaughtered and beaten for our transgressions (Isaiah 53:7-8) He also knew that the only way to receive the cup His Father gave Him, which I believe is the power to give eternal life was to be crucified and offered as a sacrifice.
Jesus desired to die for us because He knew what awaited Him in Heaven. He knew that He would be given the cup of eternal life and power, which He could then give to us. He deliberately stopped Peter from helping him escape and allowed them to lead Him to death. He set His mind to the things above (Colossians 3:2) ... drinking from the cup His Father gave Him.
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