Mark 14:32
New International Version
They went to a place called Gethsemane, and Jesus said to his disciples, “Sit here while I pray.”

New Living Translation
They went to the olive grove called Gethsemane, and Jesus said, “Sit here while I go and pray.”

English Standard Version
And they went to a place called Gethsemane. And he said to his disciples, “Sit here while I pray.”

Berean Standard Bible
Then they came to a place called Gethsemane, and Jesus told His disciples, “Sit here while I pray.”

Berean Literal Bible
And they come to a place, the name of which is Gethsemane; and He says to His disciples, "Sit here, while I shall pray."

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

New King James Version
Then they came to a place which was named Gethsemane; and He said to His disciples, “Sit here while I pray.”

New American Standard Bible
They came to a place named Gethsemane; and He said to His disciples, “Sit here until I have prayed.”

NASB 1995
They came to a place named Gethsemane; and He said to His disciples, “Sit here until I have prayed.”

NASB 1977
And they came to a place named Gethsemane; and He said to His disciples, “Sit here until I have prayed.”

Legacy Standard Bible
Then they came to a place named Gethsemane; and He said to His disciples, “Sit here until I have prayed.”

Amplified Bible
Then they went to a place called Gethsemane; and Jesus said to His disciples, “Sit down here until I have prayed.”

Christian Standard Bible
Then they came to a place named Gethsemane, and he told his disciples, “Sit here while I pray.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then they came to a place named Gethsemane, and He told His disciples, “Sit here while I pray.”

American Standard Version
And they come unto a place which was named Gethsemane: and he saith unto his disciples, Sit ye here, while I pray.

Contemporary English Version
Jesus went with his disciples to a place called Gethsemane, and he told them, "Sit here while I pray."

English Revised Version
And they come unto a place which was named Gethsemane: and he saith unto his disciples, Sit ye here, while I pray.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then they came to a place called Gethsemane. He said to his disciples, "Stay here while I pray."

Good News Translation
They came to a place called Gethsemane, and Jesus said to his disciples, "Sit here while I pray."

International Standard Version
Then they came to a place called Gethsemane, and he told his disciples, "Sit down here while I pray."

Majority Standard Bible
Then they came to a place called Gethsemane, and Jesus told His disciples, “Sit here while I pray.”

NET Bible
Then they went to a place called Gethsemane, and Jesus said to his disciples, "Sit here while I pray."

New Heart English Bible
They came to a place which was named Gethsemane. He said to his disciples, "Sit here, while I pray."

Webster's Bible Translation
And they came to a place which was named Gethsemane: and he saith to his disciples, Sit ye here, while I shall pray.

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

World English Bible
They came to a place which was named Gethsemane. He said to his disciples, “Sit here while I pray.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And they come to a spot, the name of which [is] Gethsemane, and He says to His disciples, “Sit here until I may pray”;

Berean Literal Bible
And they come to a place, the name of which is Gethsemane; and He says to His disciples, "Sit here, while I shall pray."

Young's Literal Translation
And they come to a spot, the name of which is Gethsemane, and he saith to his disciples, 'Sit ye here till I may pray;'

Smith's Literal Translation
And they came to a place, the name of which Gethsemane: and he says to his disciples, Sit here, while I shall pray.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And they came to a farm called Gethsemani. And he saith to his disciples: Sit you here, while I pray.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And they went to a country estate, by the name of Gethsemani. And he said to his disciples, “Sit here, while I pray.”

New American Bible
Then they came to a place named Gethsemane, and he said to his disciples, “Sit here while I pray.”

New Revised Standard Version
They went to a place called Gethsemane; and he said to his disciples, “Sit here while I pray.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And they came to a place, which is called Gethsemane; and he said to his disciples, Sit down here, while I pray.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And they came to the place which is called Gethsemane, and he said to his disciples, “Sit here while I pray.”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And they came to a place called Gethsemane; and he said to his disciples: Sit here, while I pray.

Godbey New Testament
And they come into the place whose name is Gethsemane. And He says to His disciples, Sit here, until I may pray.

Haweis New Testament
And they come to a place called Gethsemane, and he saith to his disciples, Sit ye here whilst I shall pray.

Mace New Testament
At length they came to a place call'd Gethsemane, and he said to his disciples, stay here, whilst I shall be at prayer.

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

Worrell New Testament
And they come to a place the name of which is Gethsemane. And He saith to His disciples, "Sit ye here, while I pray."

Worsley New Testament
And they came to a place called Gethsemane, and He saith to his disciples, Sit here whilst I go and pray.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Jesus Prays at Gethsemane
31But Peter kept insisting, “Even if I have to die with You, I will never deny You.” And all the others said the same thing. 32Then they came to a place called Gethsemane, and Jesus told His disciples, “Sit here while I pray.” 33He took with Him Peter, James, and John, and began to be deeply troubled and distressed.…

Cross References
Matthew 26:36
Then Jesus went with His disciples to a place called Gethsemane, and He told them, “Sit here while I go over there and pray.”

Luke 22:39-40
Jesus went out as usual to the Mount of Olives, and the disciples followed Him. / When He came to the place, He told them, “Pray that you will not enter into temptation.”

John 18:1
After Jesus had spoken these words, He went out with His disciples across the Kidron Valley, where they entered a garden.

Hebrews 5:7
During the days of Jesus’ earthly life, He offered up prayers and petitions with loud cries and tears to the One who could save Him from death, and He was heard because of His reverence.

Psalm 22:1-2
For the choirmaster. To the tune of “The Doe of the Dawn.” A Psalm of David. My God, my God, why have You forsaken me? Why are You so far from saving me, so far from my words of groaning? / I cry out by day, O my God, but You do not answer, and by night, but I have no rest.

Isaiah 53:3-5
He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Like one from whom men hide their faces, He was despised, and we esteemed Him not. / Surely He took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows; yet we considered Him stricken, struck down by God, and afflicted. / But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed.

Zechariah 13:7
Awake, O sword, against My Shepherd, against the man who is My Companion, declares the LORD of Hosts. Strike the Shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered, and I will turn My hand against the little ones.

John 12:27
Now My soul is troubled, and what shall I say? ‘Father, save Me from this hour’? No, it is for this purpose that I have come to this hour.

Romans 8:26
In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know how we ought to pray, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groans too deep for words.

2 Corinthians 1:8-10
We do not want you to be unaware, brothers, of the hardships we encountered in the province of Asia. We were under a burden far beyond our ability to endure, so that we despaired even of life. / Indeed, we felt we were under the sentence of death, in order that we would not trust in ourselves, but in God, who raises the dead. / He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and He will deliver us. In Him we have placed our hope that He will yet again deliver us,

Philippians 2:8
And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to death—even death on a cross.

Hebrews 4:15
For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who was tempted in every way that we are, yet was without sin.

Psalm 42:5-6
Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why the unease within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise Him for the salvation of His presence. / O my God, my soul despairs within me. Therefore I remember You from the land of Jordan and the peaks of Hermon—even from Mount Mizar.

Psalm 69:1-3
For the choirmaster. To the tune of “Lilies.” Of David. Save me, O God, for the waters are up to my neck. / I have sunk into the miry depths, where there is no footing; I have drifted into deep waters, where the flood engulfs me. / I am weary from my crying; my throat is parched. My eyes fail, looking for my God.

Isaiah 53:12
Therefore I will allot Him a portion with the great, and He will divide the spoils with the strong, because He has poured out His life unto death, and He was numbered with the transgressors. Yet He bore the sin of many and made intercession for the transgressors.


Treasury of Scripture

And they came to a place which was named Gethsemane: and he said to his disciples, Sit you here, while I shall pray.

they came.

Matthew 26:36
Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith unto the disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder.

Luke 22:39
And he came out, and went, as he was wont, to the mount of Olives; and his disciples also followed him.

John 18:1
When Jesus had spoken these words, he went forth with his disciples over the brook Cedron, where was a garden, into the which he entered, and his disciples.

while.

Mark 14:36,39
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…

Psalm 18:5,6
The sorrows of hell compassed me about: the snares of death prevented me…

Psalm 22:1,2
To the chief Musician upon Aijeleth Shahar, A Psalm of David. My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? why art thou so far from helping me, and from the words of my roaring? …

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Mark 14
1. A conspiracy against Jesus.
3. Expensive perfume is poured on his head by a woman.
10. Judas sells his Master for money.
12. Jesus himself foretells how he will be betrayed by one of his disciples;
22. after the passover prepared, and eaten, institutes his last supper;
26. declares beforehand the flight of all his disciples, and Peter's denial.
43. Judas betrays him with a kiss.
46. Jesus is apprehended in the garden;
53. falsely accused and impiously condemned of the council;
65. shamefully abused by them;
66. and thrice denied by Peter.














Then they came
This phrase marks a transition in the narrative, indicating movement and purpose. The Greek word used here is "ἔρχομαι" (erchomai), which means to come or to go. It signifies not just physical movement but also a spiritual journey. The disciples are following Jesus into a moment of profound significance, highlighting their role as followers and witnesses to His mission.

to a place called Gethsemane
Gethsemane, derived from the Aramaic "Gat Shemanim," means "oil press." This location, at the foot of the Mount of Olives, was likely an olive grove with an oil press. Symbolically, it represents a place of pressing and crushing, foreshadowing the intense spiritual and emotional pressure Jesus would endure. Historically, Gethsemane was a familiar retreat for Jesus and His disciples, a place of prayer and reflection.

and Jesus told His disciples
The act of Jesus speaking to His disciples underscores His role as teacher and leader. The Greek verb "λέγω" (lego) implies not just speaking but conveying important truths. Jesus is preparing His disciples for the events to come, emphasizing His authority and the importance of obedience and attentiveness to His words.

Sit here
This command, simple yet profound, is an invitation to remain and be present. The Greek word "καθίζω" (kathizo) means to sit down, suggesting a posture of waiting and readiness. Jesus is asking His disciples to stay alert and be spiritually prepared, even as He steps away to pray. It is a call to faithfulness in the face of impending trials.

while I pray
Prayer is central to Jesus' ministry, and here it is a moment of intimate communion with the Father. The Greek word "προσεύχομαι" (proseuchomai) indicates a deep, earnest prayer. Jesus models reliance on God, demonstrating that even in His humanity, He seeks divine strength and guidance. This moment in Gethsemane is pivotal, as it reflects Jesus' submission to the Father's will, setting an example for His followers to seek God in times of trial.

(32) While I shall pray.--Literally, till I shall have prayed.

Verse 32. - And they come (ἔρχονται) - here again St. Mark's present gives force to the narrative - unto a place which was named Gethsemane. A place (χωρίον) is, literally, an enclosed piece of ground, generally with a cottage upon it. Josephus tells us that these gardens were numerous in the suburbs of Jerusalem. St. Jerome says that "Gethsemane was at the foot of the Mount of Olives." St. John (John 18:1) calls it a garden, or orchard (κῆπος). The word "Gethsemane" means literally "the place of the olive-press," whither the olives which abounded on the slopes of the mountain were brought, in order that the oil contained in them might be pressed out. The exact position of Gethsemane is not known; although there is an enclosed spot at the foot of the western slope of the Mount of Olives which is called to this day El maniye. The real Gethsemane cannot be far from this spot. Our Lord resorted to this place for retirement and prayer, not as desiring to escape the death that awaited him. It was well known to be his favourite resort; so that he went there, as though to put himself in the way of Judas, who would naturally seek him there. Sit ye here, while I pray. St. Matthew (Matthew 26:36) says, "While I go yonder and pray."

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
Then
Καὶ (Kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

they came
ἔρχονται (erchontai)
Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 2064: To come, go.

to
εἰς (eis)
Preposition
Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.

a place
χωρίον (chōrion)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 5564: A place, piece of land, field, property, estate. Diminutive of chora; a spot or plot of ground.

called
ὄνομα (onoma)
Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3686: Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a 'name'.

Gethsemane,
Γεθσημανί (Gethsēmani)
Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 1068: Of Chaldee origin; oil-press; Gethsemane, a garden near Jerusalem.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

[Jesus] told
λέγει (legei)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command.

His
αὐτοῦ (autou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

disciples,
μαθηταῖς (mathētais)
Noun - Dative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3101: A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil.

“Sit
Καθίσατε (Kathisate)
Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 2523: Another form for kathezomai; to seat down, i.e. Set; intransitively, to sit; figuratively, to settle.

here
ὧδε (hōde)
Adverb
Strong's 5602: From an adverb form of hode; in this same spot, i.e. Here or hither.

while
ἕως (heōs)
Conjunction
Strong's 2193: A conjunction, preposition and adverb of continuance, until.

I pray.”
προσεύξωμαι (proseuxōmai)
Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Middle - 1st Person Singular
Strong's 4336: To pray, pray for, offer prayer. From pros and euchomai; to pray to God, i.e. Supplicate, worship.


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