Mark 14 · Verse 32

Mark 14:32

And they came to a place which was named Gethsemane: and he saith to his disciples, Sit ye here, while I shall pray.
Mark 14:32, King James Version

Mark 14:32 in other translations

BSBThen they came to a place called Gethsemane, and Jesus told His disciples, “Sit here while I pray.”
WEBThey came to a place which was named Gethsemane. He said to his disciples, “Sit here while I pray.”
ASVAnd they come unto a place which was named Gethsemane: and he saith unto his disciples, Sit ye here, while I pray.
YLTAnd they come to a spot, the name of which is Gethsemane, and he saith to his disciples, ‘Sit ye here till I may pray;'
DARBYAnd they come to a place of which the name is Gethsemane, and he says to his disciples, Sit here while I shall pray.
BBEAnd they came to a place which was named Gethsemane: and he said to his disciples, Be seated here while I say a prayer.
WebsterAnd they came to a place which was named Gethsemane: and he saith to his disciples, Sit ye here, while I shall pray.

What does Mark 14:32 mean?

Barnes' Notes
Verses 32-42. Mt 26:36-46

(s) "And they came" Mt 26:36, Lk 22:39, Jn 18:1

Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Mark 14:32-42
Christ's sufferings began with the sorest of all, those in his soul. He began to be sorely amazed; words not used in St. Matthew, but very full of meaning. The terrors of God set themselves in array against him, and he allowed him to contemplate them. Never was sorrow like unto his at this time. Now he was made a curse for us; the curses of the law were laid upon him as our Surety. He now tasted death, in all the bitterness of it. This was that fear of which the apostle speaks, the natural fear of pain and death, at which human nature startles. Can we ever entertain favourable, or even slight thoughts of sin, when we see the painful sufferings which sin, though but reckoned to him, brought on the Lord Jesus? Shall that sit light upon our souls, which sat so heavy upon his? Was Christ in such agony for our sins, and shall we never be in agony about them? How should we look upon Him whom we have pierced, and mourn! It becomes us to be exceedingly sorrowful for sin, because He was so, and never to mock at it. Christ, as Man, pleaded, that, if it were possible, his sufferings might pass from him. As Mediator, he submitted to the will of God, saying, Nevertheless, not what I will, but what thou wilt; I bid it welcome. See how the sinful weakness of Christ's disciples returns, and overpowers them. What heavy clogs these bodies of ours are to our souls! But when we see trouble at the door, we should get ready for it. Alas, even believers often look at the Redeemer's sufferings in a drowsy manner, and instead of being ready to die with Christ, they are not even prepared to watch with him one hour.

Matthew Henry, 1706 · public domain

Mark 14:32 in the original Greek

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

ΚαὶKaiAndG2532
ἔρχονταιerchontaithey comeG2064
εἰςeistoG1519
χωρίονchōriona placeG5564
οὗhouof whichG3739
τὸtotheG3588
ὄνομαonomaname [is]G3686
Γεθσημανί,GethsēmaniGethsemane,G1068
καὶkaiandG2532
λέγειlegeiHe saysG3004
τοῖςtoisto theG3588
μαθηταῖςmathētaisdisciplesG3101
αὐτοῦ·autouof Him;G846
καθίσατεkathisatedo sitG2523
ὧδεhōdehereG5602
ἕωςhe'ōswhileG2193
προσεύξωμαι.proseuxōmaiI may pray.G4336

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for Mark 14:32

  • Mark 14:39

    And again he went away, and prayed, and spake the same words.

  • Mark 14:36

    And he said, Abba, Father, all things are possible unto thee; take away this cup from me: nevertheless not what I will, but what thou wilt.

  • Psalms 18:5-6

    The sorrows of hell compassed me about: the snares of death prevented me. In my distress I called upon the Lord, and cried unto my God: he heard my voice out of his temple, and my cry came before him, even into his ears.

  • Psalms 22:1-2

    To the chief Musician upon Aijeleth Shahar, A Psalm of David. My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? why art thou so far from helping me, and from the words of my roaring? O my God, I cry in the daytime, but thou hearest not; and in the night season, and am not silent.

  • Psalms 88:1-3

    A Song or Psalm for the sons of Korah, to the chief Musician upon Mahalath Leannoth, Maschil of Heman the Ezrahite. O Lord God of my salvation, I have cried day and night before thee: Let my prayer come before thee: incline thine ear unto my cry; For my soul is full of troubles: and my life draweth nigh unto the grave.

  • John 18:1-11

    When Jesus had spoken these words, he went forth with his disciples over the brook Cedron, where was a garden, into the which he entered, and his disciples. And Judas also, which betrayed him, knew the place: for Jesus ofttimes resorted thither with his disciples. Judas then, having received a band of men and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees, cometh thither with lanterns and torches and weapons. Jesus therefore, knowing all things that should come upon him, went forth, and said unto them, Whom seek ye? …

  • Matthew 26:36-46

    Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith unto the disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder. And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and very heavy. Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch with me. And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt. …

  • Psalms 109:4

    For my love they are my adversaries: but I give myself unto prayer.

  • Luke 22:39-46

    And he came out, and went, as he was wont, to the mount of Olives; and his disciples also followed him. And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation. And he was withdrawn from them about a stone’s cast, and kneeled down, and prayed, Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done. …

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
they came.
Mt 26:36-46; Lu 22:39; Joh 18:1-11
while.
36,39; Ps 18:5,6; 22:1,2; 88:1-3; 109:4

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Context

  • Mark 14:31

    But he spake the more vehemently, If I should die with thee, I will not deny thee in any wise. Likewise also said they all.

  • Mark 14:32

    And they came to a place which was named Gethsemane: and he saith to his disciples, Sit ye here, while I shall pray.

  • Mark 14:33

    And he taketh with him Peter and James and John, and began to be sore amazed, and to be very heavy;

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Mark 14:32 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		Y vienen al lugar que se llama Gethsemaní, y dice á sus discípulos: Sentaos aquí, entre tanto que yo oro.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		Et ils viennent en un lieu dont le nom était Gethsémané. Et il dit à ses disciples: Asseyez-vous ici, jusqu’à ce que j’aie prié.
German
Elberfelder 1871		Und sie kommen an einen Ort, mit Namen Gethsemane, und er spricht zu seinen Jüngern: Setzet euch hier, bis ich gebetet habe.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		Et veniunt in prædium, cui nomen Gethsemani. Et ait discipulis suis: Sedete hic donec orem.