Luke presented Jesus praying as any disciple could pray (cf. Romans 11:4; Romans 14:11; Ephesians 3:14; Philippians 2:10). His posture reflects His submissive attitude. Luke did not record that Jesus lay prostrate during part of His prayer vigil ( Matthew 26:39; Mark 14:35). [source][source][source]
The prayer itself reveals complete dependence on the Father"s will. Jesus asked for a removal of the cup, the symbol of His sufferings because of God"s judgment on sin (cf. Psalm 11:6; Psalm 75:8; Isaiah 51:17; Jeremiah 25:15-17; 2 Corinthians 5:21; 1 Peter 2:24). He requested it if possible (Gr. ei boulei). Notwithstanding He submitted to His Father"s will above all. Throughout his Gospel Luke made frequent references to Jesus" conscious fulfillment of God"s purposes. [source][source][source]
The submissiveness of Jesus" prayer is a model for all disciples. When we do not know God"s will specifically, we can voice our request, but we should always submit our preferences to God"s will. Luke pictured Jesus as a real Prayer of Manasseh , not a demigod. [source][source][source]
"The effect of the saying is that Jesus, facing the temptation to avoid the path of suffering appointed by God, nevertheless accepts the will of God despite his own desire that it might be otherwise. He does not seek to disobey the will of God, but longs that God"s will might be different. But even this is to be regarded as temptation, and it is overcome by Jesus." [1][source]