Mark 14:33

33 He took Peter, James, and John with him. He plunged into a sinkhole of dreadful agony.

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 He blustered in protest, "Even if I have to die with you, I will never deny you." All the others said the same thing.
32 They came to an area called Gethsemane. Jesus told his disciples, "Sit here while I pray."
33 He took Peter, James, and John with him. He plunged into a sinkhole of dreadful agony.
34 He told them, "I feel bad enough right now to die. Stay here and keep vigil with me."
35 Going a little ahead, he fell to the ground and prayed for a way out:
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