Mark 14:32-42

Jesus’ sufferings in Gethsemane 14:32-42 (cf. Matthew 26:36-46; Luke 22:40-46)

This incident contrasts Jesus’ humility and dependence on the Father with Peter’s self-confidence (Mark 14:27-31). It is a remarkable revelation of the humanity of Jesus.

"So far from sailing serenely through his trials like some superior being unconcerned with this world, he is almost dead with distress." [Note: Moule, p. 117.]

This is Mark’s third mention of Jesus praying (cf. Mark 1:35; Mark 6:46). In each instance Jesus affirmed His commitment to the Father’s will that Satan was constantly testing.