But the Saviour answered, "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 recalled His mysterious words pointing to trial and suffering, yet answered confidently, "We are able." They would count it highest honor to prove their loyalty by sharing all that was to befall their Lord.

Men Frelseren svarede: "I ved ikke, hvad I beder om. Kan I tømme den kalk, som jeg skal tømme?" De erindrede hans hemmelighedsfulde ord, der viste hen til trængsel og lidelser, men alligevel svarede de tillidsfuldt: "Ja, vi kan!" De ville regne det for den største ære at vise deres troskab ved at få del i alt, hvad der skulle overgå deres Herre.