Mark 14:37

Then he came and found them sleeping, and he said to Peter, “Simon, are yoʋ sleeping? Could yoʋ not keep watch for one hour?

Text-Critical English NT

In The King James Version

And he cometh, and findeth them sleeping, and saith unto Peter, Simon, sleepest thou? couldest not thou watch one hour?

In Context

36He said, “Abba, Father, all things are possible for yoʋ. Take this cup away from me; nevertheless, not what I will, but what yoʋ will.”

38Keep watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.”

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Cross References

Matthew 26:40Then he came to the disciples and found them sleeping, and he said to Peter, “So you could not keep watch with me for one hour?

Mark 14:40When he returned, he found them sleeping again, for their eyes were heavy, and they did not know what to say in response.

Luke 22:45When he rose from prayer and came to the disciples, he found them sleeping because of their sorrow.

Hebrews 12:3Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners against himself, so that you will not grow weary or lose heart.

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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