Bible Strands
Mark 14:33
He took with Him Peter, James, and John, and began to be deeply troubled and distressed.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Jesus brings Peter, James, and John further into the Gethsemane garden after instructing the rest of the disciples to remain seated while He prays.
The words — The Greek verb παραλαμβάνει (paralambanei) literally means “He takes along,” indicating Jesus intentionally selected these three disciples to accompany Him.
The thread — This moment of profound distress connects to Luke 22:44, where Jesus’ anguish causes His sweat to fall like blood, and Hebrews 5:7, which records His loud cries and tears offered to God during His earthly life.
Why it lands — The text records Jesus’ human sorrow before He speaks in Mark 14:34, requiring the reader to acknowledge His genuine distress while observing His subsequent command to watch and pray.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And he taketh with him Peter and James and John, and began to be sore amazed, and to be very heavy;
Cross-references
- 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.
- Mark 1:16 As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen.
- Mark 5:37 And He did not allow anyone to accompany Him except Peter, James, and John the brother of James.
- Psalms 38:11 My beloved and friends shun my disease, and my kinsmen stand at a distance.
- Psalms 69:1 For the choirmaster. To the tune of “Lilies.” Of David. Save me, O God, for the waters are up to my neck.
- Psalms 88:14 Why, O LORD, do You reject me? Why do You hide Your face from me?
- Isaiah 53:10 Yet it was the LORD’s will to crush Him and to cause Him to suffer; and when His soul is made a guilt offering, He will see His offspring, He will prolong His days, and the good pleasure of the LORD will prosper in His hand.
- Matthew 26:37 He took with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee and began to be sorrowful and deeply distressed.
- Mark 9:2 After six days Jesus took with Him Peter, James, and John, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. There He was transfigured before them.