 Hi, I'm John Erickson Tata. When in the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus fell to his knees and prayed, My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me, yet not as I will, but as you will. Jesus was asking not to have to face the cross. However, once he had finished praying, Jesus rose to his feet. Moments later, when the soldiers came to arrest him, Peter went on the attack, but Jesus did not resist.