Mark 14:33

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Mark 14:33 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And he taketh with him Peter and James and John, and began to be greatly amazed, and sore troubled.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And he taketh with him Peter and James and John, and began to be greatly amazed, and sore troubled.
Mark 14:33 — American Standard Version

Context — Mark 14

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
33And he taketh with him Peter and James and John, and began to be greatly amazed, and sore troubled.

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 he taketh with him Peter, and James, and John, etc..] Who were witnesses of his transfiguration on the mount, and now of his sorrows in the garden: and began to be sore amazed; to be in great consternation and astonishment, at the sight of all the sins of his people coming upon him; at the black storm of wrath, that was gathering thick over him; at the sword of justice which was brandished against him; and at the curses of the righteous law, which, like so many thunderbolts of vengeance, were directed at him: no wonder it should be added, and to be very heavy: both with sin and sorrow; (see Gill on “<402637>Matthew 26:37”).”
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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
“Sore amazed - The original word imports the most shocking amazement, mingled with grief: and that word in the next verse which we render sorrowful intimates, that he was surrounded with sorrow on every side, breaking in upon him with such violence, as was ready to separate his soul from his body. Mark 14:36”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“14:33-34 Jesus went ahead with Peter, James, and John (5:37-43; 9:2-9; see also 13:3) and asked them to watch with him, meaning to agonize with and for him in prayer.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Peter: Mar 1:16-19, Mar 5:37, Mar 9:2 and began: Psa 38:11, Psa 69:1-3, Psa 88:14-16; Isa 53:10; Mat 26:37, Mat 26:38; Luk 22:44; Heb 5:7 Mark 14:34”
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