Mark 14:33

33 Then He took with Him Peter and James and John, and began to be full of terror and distress,

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 "Even if I must die with you," declared Peter again and again, "I will never disown you." In like manner protested also all the disciples.

32 So they came to a place called Gethsemane. There He said to His disciples, "Sit down here till I have prayed."

33 Then He took with Him Peter and James and John, and began to be full of terror and distress,

34 and He said to them, "My heart is oppressed with anguish to the very point of death: wait here and keep awake."

35 Going forward a short distance He threw Himself upon His face and prayed repeatedly that, if it was possible, He might be spared that time of agony;