Mar 14:32-37 | NETfull | STEP | Then they went to a place called Gethsemane, and Jesus said to his disciples, “Sit here while I pray.”

Mark 14:32-37

Gethsemane

32 Then ^{▼▼ Here καί (kai) has been translated as “then” to indicate the implied sequence of events within the narrative.} they went to a place called Gethsemane, and Jesus ^{▼▼ Grk “he”; the referent (Jesus) has been specified in the translation for clarity.} said to his disciples, “Sit here while I pray.” 33 He took Peter, James, ^{▼▼ Grk “and James,” but καί (kai) has not been translated since English normally uses a coordinating conjunction only between the last two elements in a series of three or more.} and John with him, and became very troubled and distressed. 34 He said to them, “My soul is deeply grieved, even to the point of death. Remain here and stay alert.” 35 Going a little farther, he threw himself to the ground and prayed that if it were possible the hour would pass from him. 36 He said, “Abba, ^{▼▼ The word means “Father” in Aramaic.} Father, all things are possible for you. Take this cup ^{▼▼ This cup alludes to the wrath of God that Jesus would experience (in the form of suffering and death) for us. See Ps 11:6; 75:8–9; Isa 51:17, 19, 22 for this figure.} away from me. Yet not what I will, but what you will.” 37 Then ^{▼▼ Here καί (kai) has been translated as “then” to indicate the implied sequence of events within the narrative.} he came and found them sleeping, and said to Peter, “Simon, are you sleeping? Couldn’t you stay awake for one hour?