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Mark 14:34

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What does Mark 14:34 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And he saith unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful even unto death: abide ye here, and watch.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And he saith unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful even unto death: abide ye here, and watch.
Mark 14:34 — American Standard Version

Context — Mark 14

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
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.
36And he said, Abba, Father, all things are possible unto thee; remove this cup from me: howbeit not what I will, but what thou wilt.
37And he cometh, and findeth them sleeping, and saith unto Peter, Simon, sleepest thou? couldest thou not watch one hour?
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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 saith unto them, etc..] The above three disciples; my soul is exceeding sorrowful unto death: he was surrounded with sorrow, and it pressed him so hard, and close, on every side, that he was just ready to die with it: tarry ye here, and watch: in Matthew it is added, “with me”: (see Gill on “<402638>Matthew 26:38”).”
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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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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“My soul: Isa 53:3, Isa 53:4, Isa 53:12; Lam 1:12; Joh 12:27 and watch: Mar 14:37, Mar 14:38, Mar 13:35-37; Eph 6:18, Eph 6:19; Pe1 4:7, Pe1 5:8 Mark 14:35”
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