Mark 14:35

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

Modern
Going a little farther, He fell to the ground and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour would pass from Him.
Traditional
And he went forward a little, and fell on the ground, and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass from him.
Literal
And having gone forward a little, He fell upon the ground and was praying that, if it is possible, the hour might pass from Him.
Latin
Et cum processisset paululum, procidit super terram, et orabat ut, si fieri posset, transiret ab eo hora.

Interlinear

Greek
English
Going a little farther, He fell to the ground and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour would pass from Him.

Notes

  • Jesus fell to the ground to pray because of his deep distress (see Genesis 17:1–3; Leviticus 9:24; Numbers 14:5; 16:4). Since it was normal to pray out loud, Jesus was probably overheard by the three disciples, who would not have fallen asleep immediately.

  • Jesus addressed God as Abba, Father, indicating their close relationship (see Romans 8:15; Galatians 4:6).

  • Take this cup from me: In faith, Jesus expressed his own feelings and desires to the Father. It was not only the physical pain of crucifixion that terrified him, but also the unique death that he would experience. He "who knew no sin" would experience the wrath of God against sin (Mark 15:34; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Galatians 3:13).

  • Yet not what I will, but what You will: The submission of Jesus to the Father’s will is a model for his followers.

Events

Parallels

Matthew 26:36–46 Luke 22:39–46

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Eli, Eli, Lema Sabachthani? Gethsemane Gospel Jesus Christ Judas Mark, Gospel of 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) Peter: Present in the Garden of Gethsemane Sorrow of Jesus Surrender