Mark 14:34

And he said to them: My soul is encompassed with sorrow, even to death; remain here, and watch.

Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament

In The King James Version

And saith unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful unto death: tarry ye here, and watch.

In Context

33And he took with him Peter and James and John, and began to be in dismay and anguish of soul.

35And he went forward a little, and fell upon the ground, and prayed, that, if it were possible, the hour might pass from him;

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Cross References

Mark 14:37And he came and found them sleeping; and he said to Peter: Simon, do you sleep? Had you not strength to watch one hour?

Ephesians 6:18praying with all prayer and supplication, at all times, in the Spirit; and to this end being watchful in all perseverance, and supplication for all the saints:

1 Peter 5:8Be sober, be watchful: for your adversary, the devil, like a roaring lion, walks about, seeking whom he may devour.

Matthew Henry on Mark 14:33-43

The Agony in the Garden. 32 And they came to a place which was named Gethsemane: and he saith to his disciples, Sit ye here, while I shall pray. 33 And he taketh with him Peter and James and John, and began to be sore amazed, and to be very heavy; 34 And saith unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful unto death: tarry ye here, and watch. 35 And he went forward a little, and fell on the ground, and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass from him. 36 And he said, Abba, Father, all things are possible… Read the whole commentary →

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