Mark 14:37

Mark 14:37 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)And he cometh, and findeth them sleeping, and saith unto Peter, Simon, sleepest thou? couldest not thou watch one hour?
• New International Version (NIV)Then he returned to his disciples and found them sleeping. “Simon,” he said to Peter, “are you asleep? Couldn’t you keep watch for one hour?
• English Standard Version (ESV)And he came and found them sleeping, and he said to Peter, "Simon, are you asleep? Could you not watch one hour?
• New King James Version (NKJV)Then He came and found them sleeping, and said to Peter, “Simon, are you sleeping? Could you not watch one hour?

Context of Mark 14:37

35After walking a little farther, he fell to the ground and prayed that if it were possible he might not have to suffer what was ahead of him. 36He said, “Abba! Father! You can do anything. Take this cup ⌞of suffering⌟ away from me. But let your will be done rather than mine.” He went back and found them asleep. He said to Peter, “Simon, are you sleeping? Couldn’t you stay awake for one hour? 38Stay awake, and pray that you won’t be tempted. You want to do what’s right, but you’re weak.” 39He went away again and prayed the same prayer as before.

Mark 14:37 word by word

καὶ ἔρχεται καὶ εὑρίσκει αὐτοὺς καθεύδοντας καὶ λέγει τῷ Πέτρῳ· Σίμων, καθεύδεις; οὐκ ἴσχυσας μίαν ὥραν γρηγορῆσαι;Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Andκαίkai · andG2532
• he comethἔρχομαιerchomai · to come/goG2064
• findethεὑρίσκωheuriskō · to find/meetG2147
• themαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
• sleepingκαθεύδωkatheudō · to sleepG2518
• saithλέγωlegō · to sayG3004
• unto Peterὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• unto PeterΠέτροςPetros · PeterG4074
• SimonΣίμωνSimōn · SimonG4613
• couldestἰσχύωischuō · be strongG2480
• notοὐou · noG3756
• thou watchγρηγορέωgrēgoreuō · to keep watchG1127
• oneεἷςheis · oneG1520
• hourὥραhōra · hourG5610

Cross-references for Mark 14:37

• Mark 14:40He found them asleep because they couldn’t keep their eyes open. They didn’t even know what they should say to him.
• Luke 9:31They appeared in heavenly glory and were discussing Jesus’ approaching death and what he was about to fulfill in Jerusalem.
• Luke 22:45When Jesus ended his prayer, he got up and went to the disciples. He found them asleep and overcome with sadness.
• Mark 14:29Peter said to him, “Even if everyone else abandons you, I won’t.”
• 2 Samuel 16:17“Is that how loyal you are to your friend?” Absalom asked Hushai. “Why didn’t you go with him?”
• Jonah 1:6The captain of the ship went to him and asked, “How can you sleep? Get up, and pray to your God. Maybe he will notice us, and we won’t die.”
• Matthew 25:5Since the groom was late, all the bridesmaids became drowsy and fell asleep.
• Matthew 26:40When he went back to the disciples, he found them asleep. He said to Peter, “Couldn’t you stay awake with me for one hour?
• 1 Thessalonians 5:6Therefore, we must not fall asleep like other people, but we must stay awake and be sober.
• Jeremiah 12:5“If you have raced against others on foot, and they have tired you out, how can you compete with horses? If you stumble in open country, how can you live in the jungle along the Jordan River?
• Hebrews 12:3Think about Jesus, who endured opposition from sinners, so that you don’t become tired and give up.

Commentaries on Mark 14:37

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 37Saith unto Peter - See on Matthew 26:40; (note).Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 32-42Verses 32-42 See the notes at Matthew 26:36-46. Mark 14:36 ̓ AbbaThis 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…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 32-42Verses 32-42 Christ's sufferings began with the sorest of all, those in his soul. He began to be sorely amazed; words not used in St. Matthew, but very full of meaning. The terrors of God set themselves in array against him, and he allowed him to contemplate them. Never was sorrow like unto his at this time. Now he was made a curse for us; the curses of the law were laid upon him as our Surety. He now tasted death, in all the bitterness of it. This was…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 37-38Are you asleep?: The question was a rebuke, for Jesus knew that Peter had been sleeping. Though the spirit is willing to avoid temptation (see Romans 7:18, 22–23), the body (literally the flesh, which refers to the general weakness and vulnerability of humanity) is weak.Read the comment

Topics related to Mark 14:37

• Gethsemane
• Jesus Continued
• Jesus, the Christ
• Peter
• Sorrow
• Temptation

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Commentaries on Mark 14

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Catena Aurea
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• John Lightfoot Commentary
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings