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Mark 14:32

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Mark 14:32 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And they come unto a place which was named Gethsemane: and he saith unto his disciples, Sit ye here, while I pray.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And they come unto a place which was named Gethsemane: and he saith unto his disciples, Sit ye here, while I pray.
Mark 14:32 — American Standard Version

Context — Mark 14

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
29But Peter said unto him, Although all shall be offended, yet will not I.
30And Jesus saith unto him, Verily I say unto thee, that thou to-day, [even] this night, before the cock crow twice, shalt deny me thrice.
31But he spake exceedingly vehemently, If I must die with thee, I will not deny thee. And in like manner also said they all.
32And they come unto a place which was named Gethsemane: and he saith unto his disciples, Sit ye here, while I pray.
33And he taketh with him Peter and James and John, and began to be greatly amazed, and sore troubled.
34And he saith unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful even unto death: abide ye here, and watch.
35And he went forward a little, and fell on the ground, and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass away from him.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And they came to a place which is named Gethsemane, etc..] At the foot of the Mount of Olives, where the olives, which grew in great plenty on the mount, were pressed: and where our Lord began to be bruised, for our sins: and be saith to his disciples: to eight of them: sit ye here while I shall pray; at some distance from hence; (see Gill on “<402636>Matthew 26:36”).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“See the notes at Matthew 26:36-46. Mark 14:36 Ἀββα Abba This word denotes “father.” It is a Syriac word, and is used by the Saviour as a word denoting filial affection and tenderness. Compare Romans 8:15. Mark 14:40 Neither wist they ... - Neither “knew” they. They were so conscious of the impropriety of sleeping at that time, that they could not find any answer to give to the inquiry why they had done it. Mark 14:41 It is enough - There has been much difficulty in determining the meaning of this phrase. Campbell translates it, “all is over” - that is, the time when you could have been of service to me is gone by. They might have aided him by watching for him when they were sleeping, but…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Mat 26:36. Mark 14:33”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“14:32 Gethsemane (Aramaic, “oil press”) remains an olive grove to this day. It is called a garden in John 18:1, and Luke 22:39 indicates that it was a favorite place for Jesus and his disciples.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“they came: Mat 26:36-46; Luk 22:39; Joh 18:1-11 while: Mar 14:36, Mar 14:39; Psa 18:5, Psa 18:6, Psa 22:1, Psa 22:2, Psa 88:1-3, Psa 109:4 Mark 14:33”
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