After the struggle comes resignation. The bass sings that he is willing to accept his fate ('the cup'), just like Jesus. The music is determined but also peaceful.
Gethsemane
Gerne will ich mich bequemen
Aria
•Bass
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No. 24part_27
Gladly will I be fitting,
Cross and cup to take,
For I drink after the Saviour.
For His mouth,
Which with milk and honey floweth,
Hath the grounds
And the suffering's sharp shame
By the first drink sweetened.
German
English
Gerne will ich mich bequemen,
Kreuz und Becher anzunehmen,
Trink ich doch dem Heiland nach.
Denn sein Mund,
Der mit Milch und Honig fließet,
Hat den Grund
Und des Leidens herbe Schmach
Durch den ersten Trunk versüßet.
Gladly will I be fitting,
Cross and cup to take,
For I drink after the Saviour.
For His mouth,
Which with milk and honey floweth,
Hath the grounds
And the suffering's sharp shame
By the first drink sweetened.
Modern adaptation
I am willing to accept the cross and cup, for I follow the Savior. He has sweetened the suffering for me.