Mark 14:34

34 And saith 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 came to a place which was named Gethsemane: and he saith to his disciples, Sit ye here, while I shall pray .

33 And he taketh with him Peter and James and John, and began to be sore amazed , and to be very heavy ;

34 And saith 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.