Mark 14:39
New International Version
Once more he went away and prayed the same thing.

New Living Translation
Then Jesus left them again and prayed the same prayer as before.

English Standard Version
And again he went away and prayed, saying the same words.

Berean Standard Bible
Again He went away and prayed, saying the same thing.

Berean Literal Bible
And again having gone away, He prayed, having said the same thing.

King James Bible
And again he went away, and prayed, and spake the same words.

New King James Version
Again He went away and prayed, and spoke the same words.

New American Standard Bible
And again He went away and prayed, saying the same words.

NASB 1995
Again He went away and prayed, saying the same words.

NASB 1977
And again He went away and prayed, saying the same words.

Legacy Standard Bible
And again He went away and prayed, saying the same words.

Amplified Bible
He went away again and prayed, saying the same words.

Christian Standard Bible
Once again he went away and prayed, saying the same thing.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Once again He went away and prayed, saying the same thing.

American Standard Version
And again he went away, and prayed, saying the same words.

Contemporary English Version
Jesus went back and prayed the same prayer.

English Revised Version
And again he went away, and prayed, saying the same words.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
He went away again and prayed the same prayer as before.

Good News Translation
He went away once more and prayed, saying the same words.

International Standard Version
He went away again and prayed the same prayer as before.

Majority Standard Bible
Again He went away and prayed, saying the same thing.

NET Bible
He went away again and prayed the same thing.

New Heart English Bible
Again he went away, and prayed, saying the same words.

Webster's Bible Translation
And again he went away, and prayed, and spoke the same words.

Weymouth New Testament
He again went away and prayed, using the very same words.

World English Bible
Again he went away and prayed, saying the same words.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And again having gone away, He prayed, saying the same word;

Berean Literal Bible
And again having gone away, He prayed, having said the same thing.

Young's Literal Translation
And again having gone away, he prayed, the same word saying;

Smith's Literal Translation
And again having gone away, he prayed; saying the same word.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
A going away again, he prayed, saying the same words.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And going away again, he prayed, saying the same words.

New American Bible
Withdrawing again, he prayed, saying the same thing.

New Revised Standard Version
And again he went away and prayed, saying the same words.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
He went away again and prayed, and he said the same word.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And he went again and prayed, and he said the same words.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And again he went away, and prayed, saying the same thing.

Godbey New Testament
And again having gone away, He prayed, speaking the same word.

Haweis New Testament
And again he went away, and prayed, speaking the same sentence.

Mace New Testament
Again he retired, and prayed, uttering the same words.

Weymouth New Testament
He again went away and prayed, using the very same words.

Worrell New Testament
And, going away again, He prayed, saying the same thing.

Worsley New Testament
And He went away again, and prayed, after the same manner.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Jesus Prays at Gethsemane
38Watch and pray so that you will not enter into temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak.” 39 Again He went away and prayed, saying the same thing. 40And again Jesus returned and found them sleeping—for their eyes were heavy. And they did not know what to answer Him.…

Cross References
Matthew 26:42
A second time He went away and prayed, “My Father, if this cup cannot pass unless I drink it, may Your will be done.”

Luke 22:44
And in His anguish, He prayed more earnestly, and His sweat became like drops of blood falling to the ground.

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.

Matthew 26:44
So He left them and went away once more and prayed a third time, saying the same thing.

Luke 22:41-42
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.”

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?”

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

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 22:2
I cry out by day, O my God, but You do not answer, and by night, but I have no rest.

Psalm 69:3
I am weary from my crying; my throat is parched. My eyes fail, looking for my God.

1 Peter 2:23
When they heaped abuse on Him, He did not retaliate; when He suffered, He made no threats, but entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly.

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.

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.

2 Corinthians 12:8-9
Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. / But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me.

Psalm 88:1
A song. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. For the choirmaster. According to Mahalath Leannoth. A Maskil of Heman the Ezrahite. O LORD, the God of my salvation, day and night I cry out before You.


Treasury of Scripture

And again he went away, and prayed, and spoke the same words.

he went.

Matthew 6:7
But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.

Matthew 26:42-44
He went away again the second time, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if this cup may not pass away from me, except I drink it, thy will be done…

Luke 18:1
And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;

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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.














Again He went away and prayed
This phrase highlights Jesus' pattern of seeking solitude for prayer, a practice seen throughout His ministry (Mark 1:35, Luke 5:16). It underscores the importance of personal communion with God, especially during times of distress. The setting is the Garden of Gethsemane, a place Jesus frequented (John 18:2), located on the Mount of Olives, which holds significant biblical history as a place of worship and prophecy (Zechariah 14:4). This moment reflects Jesus' humanity, as He seeks strength and guidance from the Father, emphasizing His role as the intercessor (Hebrews 7:25).

saying the same thing
This repetition in prayer indicates the intensity and earnestness of Jesus' supplication. It reflects the Jewish tradition of persistent prayer, as seen in the Psalms and the teachings of Jesus on perseverance in prayer (Luke 18:1-8). The content of His prayer, asking for the cup to pass from Him yet submitting to the Father's will (Mark 14:36), reveals His obedience and fulfillment of prophecy as the Suffering Servant (Isaiah 53). This moment foreshadows His ultimate sacrifice, aligning with His role as the Lamb of God (John 1:29), and serves as a model for believers to seek God's will above their own desires.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Jesus Christ
The central figure in this passage, Jesus is in the Garden of Gethsemane, experiencing deep anguish as He prays to the Father about the impending crucifixion.

2. Garden of Gethsemane
A place on the Mount of Olives where Jesus often went with His disciples. It is significant as the location of Jesus' intense prayer and subsequent arrest.

3. The Disciples
Specifically, Peter, James, and John, who were asked by Jesus to keep watch while He prayed. They represent human frailty as they fall asleep despite Jesus' request.

4. Prayer
The act of communication with God, which Jesus engages in fervently, demonstrating His dependence on the Father and submission to His will.

5. The Cup
Symbolic of the suffering and wrath that Jesus is about to endure on behalf of humanity. It represents the burden of sin and the sacrifice He is about to make.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Persistent Prayer
Jesus' repeated prayer demonstrates the importance of persistence in prayer, especially in times of distress. Believers are encouraged to continually seek God's guidance and strength.

Submission to God's Will
Jesus models perfect submission to the Father's will, even when it involves suffering. Christians are called to trust in God's plan, even when it is difficult to understand.

Human Frailty and Divine Strength
The disciples' inability to stay awake highlights human weakness, while Jesus' reliance on prayer shows where true strength is found. Believers should recognize their need for God's strength in their weaknesses.

The Weight of Sin and Redemption
The "cup" Jesus refers to symbolizes the immense burden of sin He is about to bear. This underscores the seriousness of sin and the depth of Christ's love and sacrifice for humanity.Verse 39. - Saying the same words. The repetition of the same words shows his fixed determination to submit to the will of his heavenly Father. Although the human nature at first asserted itself in the prayer that the cup might pass from him; yet ultimately the human will yielded to the Divine. He desired to drink this cup of bitterness appointed for him by the will of God; for his supreme desire was that the will of God might be done.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
Again
πάλιν (palin)
Adverb
Strong's 3825: Probably from the same as pale; anew, i.e. back, once more, or furthermore or on the other hand.

He went away
ἀπελθὼν (apelthōn)
Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 565: From apo and erchomai; to go off, aside or behind, literally or figuratively.

[and] prayed,
προσηύξατο (prosēuxato)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 4336: To pray, pray for, offer prayer. From pros and euchomai; to pray to God, i.e. Supplicate, worship.

saying
εἰπών (eipōn)
Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.

the
τὸν (ton)
Article - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

same
αὐτὸν (auton)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 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.

thing.
λόγον (logon)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3056: From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression.


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