Mark 14:37 NIV

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 14:32-42

Gethsemane. With reverent steps and bent head must we approach this scene. It would be improper to intrude upon the privacy of the Savior's suffering had not the Spirit of truth seen fit to "declare" this also unto us. The disciples, with the three, exceptions, were excluded by the words, "Sit ye here, while I pray." And even from the favored three "he went forward a little," "about a stone's cast." Then, "sore troubled," and with a "soul exceeding sorrowful even unto death," he "fell on... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 14:32-42

Gethsemane. I. THE SPIRIT 'S NEED OF OCCASIONAL SOLITUDE . We need to collect and concentrate ourselves. "We must go alone. We must put ourselves in communication with the internal ocean, not go abroad to beg a cup of water of the urns of other men. I like the silent church before the service beans better than any preaching. How far-off, how cool, how chaste the persons look, begirt each one with a precinct or sanctuary! So let us always sit" (Emerson). II. ITS NEED ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 14:37

And he cometh, and findeth them sleeping, and saith unto Peter, Simon, sleepest thou? Couldest thou not watch one hour? St. Luke says ( Luke 22:45 ) that they were "sleeping for sorrow." So on the Mount of Transfiguration he says ( Luke 9:32 ) that they were "heavy with sleep." This rebuke, which St. Mark tells us here was pointedly addressed to Peter, seems to glance at his earnest protestations of fidelity made not long before. And our Lord calls him by his old name of Simon. In St.... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Mark 14:32-42

See the notes at Matthew 26:36-46.Mark 14:36Ἀββα 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 14:40Neither 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 14:41It is enough - There has been much difficulty in determining the meaning of this... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Mark 14:32-38

Mark 14:32-38. They came to Gethsemane For an explanation of these verses see the notes on Matthew 26:36-39. And began to be sore amazed Greek, εκθαμβεισθαι , to be in a consternation. The word implies the most shocking mixture of terror and amazement: the next word, αδημονειν , which we render, to be very heavy, signifies to be quite depressed, and almost overwhelmed with the load: and the word περιλυπος , in the next verse, which we translate exceeding sorrowful, implies, that... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Mark 14:32-42

150. Jesus prays in Gethsemane (Matthew 26:36-46; Mark 14:32-42; Luke 22:39-46; John 18:1)It must have been getting towards midnight by the time Jesus and his disciples reached the Garden of Gethsemane. Then, taking Peter, James and John with him, Jesus moved to a spot where they could be alone. He was filled with anguish and horror as he saw clearly what his death would mean. The three friends could do little to lessen his anguish except stay awake in sympathy with him. He had to battle... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Mark 14:37

sleeping . . . steepest . having composed themselves for sleep. Greek. katheudo; not koimaomai . See notes on 1 Thessalonians 4:14 and Mark 5:6 . Simon . The name a Divine supplement, here. couldest not thou = wast thou not able. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Mark 14:37

And he cometh, and findeth them sleeping, and saith unto Peter, Simon, sleepest thou? couldest thou not watch one hour?Simon, who vowed that he would go to prison and to death for Jesus, found that an hour's watch was beyond his strength. More in amazement than in rebuke, it seems, Jesus addressed him as in this verse. read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Mark 14:37

Mark 14:37. Simon, sleepest thou?— Jesus calls him by his first name: that of Peter did not then suit him; he was degenerated from it. Heylin. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 14:1-52

A. The Servant’s anticipation of suffering 14:1-52Several themes peak in this section. Here we have the clearest evidence that Jesus was the Messiah and the Son of God (cf. Mark 1:1; Mark 8:29). Here, too, Jesus’ conflict with the religious leaders, His foes, came to a head (cf. Mark 3:1; Mark 3:6; Mark 11:18; Mark 12:12). The ignorance and selfishness of Jesus’ disciples, His friends, also peaked (cf. Mark 3:19; Mark 6:1-6; Mark 8:31 to Mark 10:52). Finally, the Servant’s ministry climaxed in... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 14:32-42

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 14:32-42

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 14:37

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Mark 14:32-42

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Mark 14:32-38

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Mark 14:32-42

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Mark 14:37

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Mark 14:37

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Mark 14:37

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 14:1-52

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