Mark 14:33
New International Version
He took Peter, James and John along with him, and he began to be deeply distressed and troubled.

New Living Translation
He took Peter, James, and John with him, and he became deeply troubled and distressed.

English Standard Version
And he took with him Peter and James and John, and began to be greatly distressed and troubled.

Berean Standard Bible
He took with Him Peter, James, and John, and began to be deeply troubled and distressed.

Berean Literal Bible
And He takes Peter and James and John with Him; and He began to be greatly awe-struck and deeply distressed.

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

New King James Version
And He took Peter, James, and John with Him, and He began to be troubled and deeply distressed.

New American Standard Bible
And He took with Him Peter, James, and John, and began to be very distressed and troubled.

NASB 1995
And He took with Him Peter and James and John, and began to be very distressed and troubled.

NASB 1977
And He took with Him Peter and James and John, and began to be very distressed and troubled.

Legacy Standard Bible
And He took with Him Peter and James and John, and began to be very distressed and troubled.

Amplified Bible
He took Peter and James and John with Him, and He began to be deeply distressed and troubled [extremely anguished at the prospect of what was to come].

Christian Standard Bible
He took Peter, James, and John with him, and he began to be deeply distressed and troubled.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He took Peter, James, and John with Him, and He began to be deeply distressed and horrified.

American Standard Version
And he taketh with him Peter and James and John, and began to be greatly amazed, and sore troubled.

Contemporary English Version
Jesus took along Peter, James, and John. He was sad and troubled and

English Revised Version
And he taketh with him Peter and James and John, and began to be greatly amazed, and sore troubled.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
He took Peter, James, and John with him and began to feel distressed and anguished.

Good News Translation
He took Peter, James, and John with him. Distress and anguish came over him,

International Standard Version
He took Peter, James, and John along with him, and he began to feel distressed and troubled.

Majority Standard Bible
He took with Him Peter, James, and John, and began to be deeply troubled and distressed.

NET Bible
He took Peter, James, and John with him, and became very troubled and distressed.

New Heart English Bible
He took with him Peter, James, and John, and began to be greatly troubled and distressed.

Webster's Bible Translation
And he taketh with him Peter, and James, and John, and began to be greatly amazed, and to be very heavy;

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

World English Bible
He took with him Peter, James, and John, and began to be greatly troubled and distressed.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and He takes Peter, and James, and John with Him, and began to be amazed, and to be very heavy,

Berean Literal Bible
And He takes Peter and James and John with Him; and He began to be greatly awe-struck and deeply distressed.

Young's Literal Translation
and he taketh Peter, and James, and John with him, and began to be amazed, and to be very heavy,

Smith's Literal Translation
And he takes Peter and James and John with himself, and began to be amazed, and to be dejected.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And he taketh Peter and James and John with him; and he began to fear and to be heavy.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And he took Peter, and James, and John with him. And he began to be afraid and wearied.

New American Bible
He took with him Peter, James, and John, and began to be troubled and distressed.

New Revised Standard Version
He took with him Peter and James and John, and began to be distressed and agitated.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And he took with him Peter and James and John, and he began to be sorrowful and oppressed.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And he took Kaypha and Yaqob and Yohannan with him, and he began to be saddened and languid.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And he took with him Peter and James and John, and began to be in dismay and anguish of soul.

Godbey New Testament
And He takes Peter, and John, and James with Him, and began to grieve and to be dejected.

Haweis New Testament
And he taketh Peter, and James, and John, with him; and he began to be filled with horrible dread, and to be sunk under dejection of spirit:

Mace New Testament
but he took with him Peter, James, and John, then he began to be in a great consternation and anguish of mind, and he said to them; my soul is exceeding sorrowful,

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

Worrell New Testament
And He taketh with Him Peter and James and John, and began to be greatly amazed, and to be in distress.

Worsley New Testament
And He taketh Peter and James and John with Him, and He began to be overwhelmed with terror and anguish.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Jesus Prays at Gethsemane
32Then they came to a place called Gethsemane, and Jesus told His disciples, “Sit here while I pray.” 33 He took with Him Peter, James, and John, and began to be deeply troubled and distressed. 34Then He said to them, “My soul is consumed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch.”…

Cross References
Matthew 26:37
He took with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee and began to be sorrowful and deeply distressed.

Luke 22:41-44
And He withdrew about a stone’s throw beyond them, where He knelt down and prayed, / “Father, if You are willing, take this cup from Me. Yet not My will, but Yours be done.” / Then an angel from heaven appeared to Him and strengthened Him. ...

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.

Isaiah 53:3
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.

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.

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.

Philippians 2:7-8
but emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in human likeness. / And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to death—even death on a cross.

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.

2 Corinthians 5:21
God made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God.

Isaiah 53:4-5
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.

John 18:11
“Put your sword back in its sheath!” Jesus said to Peter. “Shall I not drink the cup the Father has given Me?”

Psalm 88:3-7
For my soul is full of troubles, and my life draws near to Sheol. / I am counted among those descending to the Pit. I am like a man without strength. / I am forsaken among the dead, like the slain who lie in the grave, whom You remember no more, who are cut off from Your care. ...

Romans 8:3
For what the law was powerless to do in that it was weakened by the flesh, God did by sending His own Son in the likeness of sinful man, as an offering for sin. He thus condemned sin in the flesh,

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.


Treasury of Scripture

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

Peter.

Mark 1:16-19
Now as he walked by the sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew his brother casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers…

Mark 5:37
And he suffered no man to follow him, save Peter, and James, and John the brother of James.

Mark 9:2
And after six days Jesus taketh with him Peter, and James, and John, and leadeth them up into an high mountain apart by themselves: and he was transfigured before them.

and began.

Psalm 38:11
My lovers and my friends stand aloof from my sore; and my kinsmen stand afar off.

Psalm 69:1-3
To the chief Musician upon Shoshannim, A Psalm of David. Save me, O God; for the waters are come in unto my soul…

Psalm 88:14-16
LORD, why castest thou off my soul? why hidest thou thy face from me? …

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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.














He took with Him
This phrase indicates a deliberate action by Jesus, emphasizing His intentional choice to include Peter, James, and John in this intimate moment. The Greek word "παραλαμβάνω" (paralambanō) suggests a personal and purposeful taking alongside. This reflects Jesus' desire for companionship and support during a time of impending trial, highlighting the importance of community and fellowship in times of distress.

Peter, James, and John
These three disciples were part of Jesus' inner circle, often witnessing significant events such as the Transfiguration (Mark 9:2). Their inclusion here underscores their unique role and the trust Jesus placed in them. Historically, Peter, James, and John were leaders in the early church, and their experiences with Jesus during pivotal moments prepared them for their future responsibilities. This selection also illustrates the human need for close, trusted friends during times of crisis.

and began to be deeply troubled and distressed
The Greek words "ἐκθαμβεῖσθαι" (ekthambeisthai) and "ἀδημονεῖν" (adēmonein) convey a profound emotional turmoil. "Ekthambeisthai" suggests being struck with terror or amazement, while "adēmonein" implies a deep anguish or anxiety. This dual expression of Jesus' emotional state reveals His full humanity, experiencing genuine fear and sorrow as He anticipates His suffering and crucifixion. It serves as a powerful reminder that Jesus, though divine, fully embraced the human condition, including its emotional struggles. This moment of vulnerability invites believers to find solace in the fact that Jesus understands and empathizes with human suffering.

(33) Began to be sore amazed.--Note St. Mark's use of the stronger word as compared with St. Matthew's "to be sorrowful."

Verse 33. - It appears that our Lord separated himself from all the disciples except Peter and James and John, and then the bitter agony began. He began to be greatly amazed, and sore troubled (e)kqambei = sqai kai\ a)dhmonei = n). These two Greek verbs are as adequately expressed above as seems possible. The first implies "utter, extreme amazement;" if the second has for its root ἄδημος, "not at home," it implies the anguish of the soul struggling to free itself from the body under the pressure of intense mental distress. The three chosen disciples were allowed to be witnesses of this awful anguish. They had been fortified to endure the sight by the glories of the transfiguration. It would have been too much for the faith of the rest. But these three witnessed it, that they might learn themselves, and be able to teach others, that the way to glory is by suffering.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
He took
παραλαμβάνει (paralambanei)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 3880: From para and lambano; to receive near, i.e. Associate with oneself; by analogy, to assume an office; figuratively, to learn.

with
μετ’ (met’)
Preposition
Strong's 3326: (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives.

Him
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.

Peter,
Πέτρον (Petron)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 4074: Peter, a Greek name meaning rock. Apparently a primary word; a rock; as a name, Petrus, an apostle.

James,
Ἰάκωβον (Iakōbon)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2385: The same as Iakob Graecized; Jacobus, the name of three Israelites.

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

John,
Ἰωάννην (Iōannēn)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2491: Of Hebrew origin; Joannes, the name of four Israelites.

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

began
ἤρξατο (ērxato)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 756: To begin. Middle voice of archo; to commence.

to be deeply troubled
ἐκθαμβεῖσθαι (ekthambeisthai)
Verb - Present Infinitive Middle or Passive
Strong's 1568: To be greatly astonished, be awe-struck. From ekthambos; to astonish utterly.

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

distressed.
ἀδημονεῖν (adēmonein)
Verb - Present Infinitive Active
Strong's 85: To feel fear, lack courage, be distressed, troubled. From a derivative of adeo; to be in distress.


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