Mark 14:34

34 and said unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful unto death; tarry ye here, and watch.

Mark 14:34 Meaning and Commentary

Mark 14:34

And saith unto them
The above three disciples;

my soul is exceeding sorrowful unto death:
he was surrounded with sorrow, and it pressed him so hard, and close, on every side, that he was just ready to die with it:

tarry ye here, and watch:
in Matthew it is added, "with me": (See Gill on Matthew 26:38).

Mark 14:34 In-Context

32 And they come to the place which is named Gethsemane, and he said to his disciples, Sit ye here while I pray.

33 And he takes with him Peter and James and John and began to be alarmed and to be anguished

34 and said unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful unto death; tarry ye here, and watch.

35 And he went forward a little and fell on the ground and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass from him.

36 And he said, Abba, Father, all things are possible unto thee; take away this cup from me; nevertheless not what I will, but what thou wilt.