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Mark 14:40

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What does Mark 14:40 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And again he came, and found them sleeping, for their eyes were very heavy; and they knew not what to answer him.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And again he came, and found them sleeping, for their eyes were very heavy; and they knew not what to answer him.
Mark 14:40 — American Standard Version

Context — Mark 14

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
37And he cometh, and findeth them sleeping, and saith unto Peter, Simon, sleepest thou? couldest thou not watch one hour?
38Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.
39And again he went away, and prayed, saying the same words.
40And again he came, and found them sleeping, for their eyes were very heavy; and they knew not what to answer him.
41And he cometh the third time, and saith unto them, Sleep on now, and take your rest: it is enough; the hour is come; behold, the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.
42Arise, let us be going: behold, he that betrayeth me is at hand.
43And straightway, while he yet spake, cometh Judas, one of the twelve, and with him a multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and the scribes and the elders.
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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 when he returned, he found them asleep again, etc..] Notwithstanding the expostulation he had used with them, the exhortation he had given them, and the danger he had suggested to them: for their eyes were heavy: with sleep and sorrow: neither wist they what to answer him; partly through confusion and shame, not knowing how to excuse themselves; and partly, through their being stupefied with sleep and grief.”
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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
“neither: Mar 9:33, Mar 9:34; Gen 44:16; Rom 3:19 Mark 14:41”
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