Mark 14:35

Going on a little further, he threw himself on the ground, and began to pray that, if it were possible, he might be spared that hour.

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

34“I am sad at heart,” he said, “sad even to death; wait here, and watch.”

36“Abba, Father,” he said, “all things are possible to you; take away this cup from me; yet, not what I will, but what you will.”

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Cross References

Mark 14:41A third time he came, and said to them, “Sleep on now, and rest yourselves. Enough! My time has come. Look, the Son of Man is being betrayed into the hands of wicked people.

Acts 10:25So, when Peter entered the city, Cornelius met him, and, throwing himself at Peter’s feet, bowed to the ground.

Revelation 4:10the twenty-four elders prostrate themselves before him who is seated on the throne, and worship him who lives for ever and ever, and throw down their crowns before the throne, saying –

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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