Mark 14:32

Jesus Prays at Gethsemane · Mark 14:32–42
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Translations

Modern
Then they came to a place called Gethsemane, and Jesus told His disciples, “Sit here while I pray.”
Traditional
And they came to a place which was named Gethsemane: and he saith to his disciples, Sit ye here, while I shall pray.
Literal
And they come to a place, the name of which is Gethsemane; and He says to His disciples, “Sit here until I may pray.”
Latin
Et veniunt in prædium, cui nomen Gethsemani. Et ait discipulis suis: Sedete hic donec orem.

Interlinear

Greek
English
Then they came to a place called Gethsemane, and Jesus told His disciples, “Sit here while I pray.”

Notes

Gethsemane means "oil press" in Aramaic. Gethsemane is still full of olive trees today. John 18:1 calls it a garden. Luke 22:39 shows it was a favorite place for Jesus and his disciples.

Theme notes and profiles

Simon Peter Jesus’ Final Night

Events

Parallels

Matthew 26:36–46 Luke 22:39–46

Places

Gethsemane: Garden near Jerusalem; site of Jesus' prayer and arrest

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Eli, Eli, Lema Sabachthani? Gethsemane Gospel Jesus Christ Judas Mark, Gospel of Mount of Olives Passion Son of Man Transfiguration

Topics

Gethsemane: Jesus Betrayed In Jesus, the Christ: Prayers of Jesus, the Christ: Retires to Gethsemane (On the Mount of Olives) Prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane