Mark 14:34

34 And saith to them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful to 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 greatly amazed, and to be very heavy;

34 And saith to them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful to 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 to thee; take away this cup from me: nevertheless, not what I will, but what thou wilt.