Mark 14:39

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Mark 14:39 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And again he went away, and prayed, saying the same words.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And again he went away, and prayed, saying the same words.
Mark 14:39 — American Standard Version

Context — Mark 14

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
39And again he went away, and prayed, saying the same words.

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 again he went away, etc..] To the same place, or at much such a distance from them, as before: and prayed and spake the same words; or word, that is, the same matter; for logov, here, answers to rbd, which signifies a thing, or matter, as well as word: Christ prayed to the same effect, for matter and substance the same as before, though not in the same express words, as is clear from (<402639>Matthew 26:39,42).”
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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
“he went: Mat 6:7, Mat 26:42-44; Luk 18:1; Co2 12:8 Mark 14:40”
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