Mark 14:34
He said to them, “My soul is very sorrowful, even to the point of death; stay here and keep watch.”
Text-Critical English NT
In The King James Version
And saith unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful unto death: tarry ye here, and watch.
In Context
33He took with him Peter, James, and John, and began to be greatly disturbed and distressed.
Cross References
Mark 14:37Then he came and found them sleeping, and he said to Peter, “Simon, are yoʋ sleeping? Could yoʋ not keep watch for one hour?
Ephesians 6:18Pray in the Spirit at all times, with every prayer and supplication, and to this end, stay alert and be persistent in praying for all the saints.
1 Peter 5:8Be sober-minded and watchful; your adversary the devil walks around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to 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 →