Mark 14:33

33 He took Peter, James, and John along with him. He began to feel despair and was anxious.

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).

Mark 14:33 In-Context

31 But Peter insisted, "If I must die alongside you, I won't deny you." And they all said the same thing.

32 Jesus and his disciples came to a place called Gethsemane. Jesus said to them, "Sit here while I pray."

33 He took Peter, James, and John along with him. He began to feel despair and was anxious.

34 He said to them, "I'm very sad. It's as if I'm dying. Stay here and keep alert."

35 Then he went a short distance farther and fell to the ground. He prayed that, if possible, he might be spared the time of suffering.