Mark 14:33
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He took with him Peter and James and John, and began to be distressed and agitated.
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Mark 14:33 Meaning and Commentary
Mark 14:33
And he taketh with him Peter, and James, and John
Who were witnesses of his transfiguration on the mount, and now of his sorrows in the garden: and began to be sore amazed;
to be in great consternation and astonishment, at the sight of all the sins of his people coming upon him; at the black storm of wrath, that was gathering thick over him; at the sword of justice which was brandished against him; and at the curses of the righteous law, which, like so many thunderbolts of vengeance, were directed at him: no wonder it should be added, and to be very heavy: both with sin and sorrow;
(See Gill on Matthew 26:37).
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Taken from John Gill's Exposition of the Bible
Mark 14:33 In-Context
31
But he said vehemently, "Even though I must die with you, I will not deny you." And all of them said the same.
32
They went to a place called Gethsemane; and he said to his disciples, "Sit here while I pray."
33
He took with him Peter and James and John, and began to be distressed and agitated.
34
And he said to them, "I am deeply grieved, even to death; remain here, and keep awake."
35
And going a little farther, he threw himself on the ground and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass from him.
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