Mark 14:62
What does Mark 14:62 mean?
A plain-English look at Mark 14:62 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Mark 14:62 means
Jesus answers, “I am,” and declares that they will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of Power and coming with the clouds of heaven. He openly claims to be the Christ and identifies Himself with the exalted Son of Man who shares God’s authority and glory. “Right hand of Power” indicates divine enthronement; “coming with the clouds” echoes heavenly vindication. This is a majestic self-revelation in the midst of apparent defeat. He stands judged, yet announces His future judgment of the judges. The cross will lead to resurrection, ascension, and ultimate return.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And Jesus said, I am: and ye shall see the Son of man sitting at the right hand of Power, and coming with the clouds of heaven.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And Jesus said, I am: and ye shall see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And Jesus said, I am: and ye shall see the Son of man sitting at the right hand of Power, and coming with the clouds of heaven.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And Jesus said, I am: and you will see the Son of man seated at the right hand of power, and coming with the clouds of heaven.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862and Jesus said, `I am; and ye shall see the Son of Man sitting on the right hand of the power, and coming with the clouds, of the heaven.'
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And Jesus said to him: I am. And you shall see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of the power of God and coming with the clouds of heaven.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And Jesus said, I am, and ye shall see the Son of man sitting at the right hand of power, and coming with the clouds of heaven.
Context
This is the climax of the trial. After silence, Jesus’ confession intentionally quotes exaltation imagery. The high priest will immediately tear his garments, declare the words blasphemy, and the council will condemn Jesus to death. Abuse and mockery will begin. Meanwhile, outside, Peter will face his own interrogation and fail, denying the One who just confessed the truth. The juxtaposition highlights Jesus’ faithful witness and Peter’s fearful collapse, both fulfilling Jesus’ earlier words.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Hebrews 8:10
For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel After those days, saith the Lord; I will put my laws into their mind, And on their heart also will I write them: And I will be to them a God, And they shall be to me a people:
- 2 Thessalonians 1:7
and to you that are afflicted rest with us, at the revelation of the Lord Jesus from heaven with the angels of his power in flaming fire,
- Matthew 26:64
Jesus saith unto him, Thou hast said: nevertheless I say unto you, Henceforth ye shall see the Son of man sitting at the right hand of Power, and coming on the clouds of heaven.
- Acts 1:9
And when he had said these things, as they were looking, he was taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight.
- Daniel 7:13
I saw in the night-visions, and, behold, there came with the clouds of heaven one like unto a son of man, and he came even to the ancient of days, and they brought him near before him.
- Revelation 20:11
And I saw a great white throne, and him that sat upon it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away; and there was found no place for them.
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