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Mark 14:32

What does Mark 14:32 mean?

A plain-English look at Mark 14:32 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Mark 14:32 means

They come to Gethsemane, and Jesus tells His disciples to sit while He prays. In crisis, Jesus turns to the Father. He brings the group to a place whose name means “oil press,” fitting for the pressure He will endure. He asks the larger group to wait, signaling boundaries and roles in this hour. Prayer is His chosen preparation for the cup to come. He is fully human, seeking strength, yet fully obedient, seeking the Father’s will. The calm instruction contrasts with the turmoil within and the storm about to break.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And they come unto a place which was named Gethsemane: and he saith unto his disciples, Sit ye here, while I pray.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And they came to a place which was named Gethsemane: and he saith to his disciples, Sit ye here, while I shall pray.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And they come unto a place which was named Gethsemane: and he saith unto his disciples, Sit ye here, while I pray.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And they came to a place which was named Gethsemane: and he said to his disciples, Be seated here while I say a prayer.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And they come to a spot, the name of which <FI>is<Fi> Gethsemane, and he saith to his disciples, `Sit ye here till I may pray;'

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And they came to a farm called Gethsemani. And he saith to his disciples: Sit you here, while I pray.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And they come to a place of which the name [is] Gethsemane, and he says to his disciples, Sit here while I shall pray.

Context

From vows on the Mount of Olives, the scene moves to the garden of Gethsemane. Jesus will soon draw Peter, James, and John aside to witness His deep distress and to be near in prayer. The narrative slows to reveal His inner struggle and the disciples’ inability to keep watch. These moments of prayer and sleep precede the arrival of Judas and the armed crowd. Gethsemane thus bridges the Last Supper’s promises and the arrest’s violence, showing the costly obedience by which salvation advances.

v.31But he spake exceeding vehemently, If I must die with thee, I will not deny thee. And in like manner also said they all.

v.32This passage

v.33And he taketh with him Peter and James and John, and began to be greatly amazed, and sore troubled.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Psalms 22:1

    My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? Why art thou sofar from helping me, and from the words of my groaning?

  • Psalms 109:4

    For my love they are my adversaries: But Igive myself untoprayer.

  • Psalms 18:5

    The cords of Sheol were round about me; The snares of death came upon me.

  • John 18:1

    When Jesus had spoken these words, he went forth with his disciples over the brook Kidron, where was a garden, into which he entered, himself and his disciples.

  • Mark 14:39

    And again he went away, and prayed, saying the same words.

  • Matthew 26:36

    Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith unto his disciples, Sit ye here, while I go yonder and pray.

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