King James Version:
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And he taketh with him Peter and James and John, and began to be sore amazed, and to be very heavy;
Complete Jewish Bible:
He took with him Kefa, Ya`akov and Yochanan. Great distress and anguish came over him;
Berean Standard Bible:
He took with Him Peter, James, and John, and began to be deeply troubled and distressed.
American Standard Version:
And he taketh with him Peter and James and John, and began to be greatly amazed, and sore troubled.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And{G2532} he taketh{G3880} with{G3326} him{G1438} Peter{G4074} and{G2532} James{G2385} and{G2532} John{G2491}, and{G2532} began{G756} to be sore amazed{G1568}, and{G2532} to be very heavy{G85};
Cross-References (KJV):
Luke 22:44
- And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground.
Hebrews 5:7
- Who in the days of his flesh, when he had offered up prayers and supplications with strong crying and tears unto him that was able to save him from death, and was heard in that he feared;
Mark 1:16
- 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 1:19
- And when he had gone a little further thence, he saw James the [son] of Zebedee, and John his brother, who also were in the ship mending their nets.
Mark 5:37
- And he suffered no man to follow him, save Peter, and James, and John the brother of James.
Psalms 69:1
- ¶ To the chief Musician upon Shoshannim, [A Psalm] of David. Save me, O God; for the waters are come in unto [my] soul.
Psalms 69:3
- I am weary of my crying: my throat is dried: mine eyes fail while I wait for my God.
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Commentary for Mark 14:33
Mark 14:33 is a verse that captures a pivotal moment in the life of Jesus Christ as recorded in the New Testament of the Bible. The verse is set in the Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus has gone to pray after celebrating the Last Supper with his disciples. The historical context is the night before Jesus' crucifixion during the Passover festival in Jerusalem, a time of heightened religious and political tension under Roman occupation.
In this verse, Jesus selects three of his closest disciples—Peter, James, and John—to accompany him to a more secluded area of the garden. His choice of these three is significant as they had been present at other key moments, such as the Transfiguration (Mark 9:2-8), indicating their special role among the twelve.
The phrase "began to be sore amazed" reflects the intense emotional turmoil Jesus experiences. The original Greek word used here for "amazed" can imply being deeply distressed or troubled. Jesus is described as being "very heavy," which conveys a profound sorrow and a sense of overwhelming burden. This emotional weight is often understood as Jesus facing the imminent reality of his suffering and death, including the anticipation of bearing the sins of humanity and experiencing separation from God the Father.
The themes present in this verse include the humanity of Jesus, who, despite being divine, fully shares in the human experience of emotional distress. It also highlights the importance of intimate friendships and support in times of crisis, as Jesus seeks the company of his closest disciples. Furthermore, it sets the stage for Jesus' prayer of submission to God's will, even in the face of great personal cost, which is a powerful example of obedience and faith.
In summary, Mark 14:33 portrays Jesus in a moment of intense emotional agony, surrounded by his three trusted disciples, as he confronts the reality of his impending sacrifice. This verse underscores the depth of Jesus' humanity, the significance of chosen relationships, and the theme of surrender to God's divine plan, all against the backdrop of the most significant event in Christian history—the atonement for sin through Jesus' death and resurrection.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: G2532
There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: καί
Transliteration: kaí
Pronunciation: kahee
Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet. - Strong's Number: G3880
There are 50 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: παραλαμβάνω
Transliteration: paralambánō
Pronunciation: par-al-am-ban'-o
Description: from παρά and λαμβάνω; to receive near, i.e. associate with oneself (in any familiar or intimate act or relation); by analogy, to assume an office; figuratively, to learn:--receive, take (unto, with). - Strong's Number: G3326
There are 445 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: μετά
Transliteration: metá
Pronunciation: met-ah'
Description: a primary preposition (often used adverbially); properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with which it is joined; occupying an intermediate position between ἀπό or ἐκ and εἰς or πρός; less intimate than ἐν and less close than σύν):--after(-ward), X that he again, against, among, X and, + follow, hence, hereafter, in, of, (up-)on, + our, X and setting, since, (un-)to, + together, when, with (+ -out). Often used in composition, in substantially the same relations of participation or proximity, and transfer or sequence. - Strong's Number: G1438
There are 312 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἑαυτοῦ
Transliteration: heautoû
Pronunciation: heh-ow-too'
Description: from a reflexive pronoun otherwise obsolete and the genitive case (dative case or accusative case) of αὐτός; him- (her-, it-, them-, also (in conjunction with the personal pronoun of the other persons) my-, thy-, our-, your-) self (selves), etc.:--alone, her (own, -self), (he) himself, his (own), itself, one (to) another, our (thine) own(-selves), + that she had, their (own, own selves), (of) them(-selves), they, thyself, you, your (own, own conceits, own selves, -selves). - Strong's Number: G4074
There are 157 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: Πέτρος
Transliteration: Pétros
Pronunciation: pet'-ros
Description: apparently a primary word; a (piece of) rock (larger than λίθος); as a name, Petrus, an apostle:--Peter, rock. Compare Κηφᾶς. - Strong's Number: G2385
There are 38 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: Ἰάκωβος
Transliteration: Iákōbos
Pronunciation: ee-ak'-o-bos
Description: the same as Ἰακώβ Græcized; Jacobus, the name of three Israelites:--James. - Strong's Number: G2491
There are 130 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: Ἰωάννης
Transliteration: Iōánnēs
Pronunciation: ee-o-an'-nace
Description: of Hebrew origin (יוֹחָנָן); Joannes (i.e. Jochanan), the name of four Israelites:--John. - Strong's Number: G756
There are 84 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἄρχομαι
Transliteration: árchomai
Pronunciation: ar'-khom-ahee
Description: middle voice of ἄρχω (through the implication, of precedence); to commence (in order of time):--(rehearse from the) begin(-ning). - Strong's Number: G1568
There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐκθαμβέω
Transliteration: ekthambéō
Pronunciation: ek-tham-beh'-o
Description: from ἔκθαμβος; to astonish utterly:--affright, greatly (sore) amaze. - Strong's Number: G85
There are 41 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἀδημονέω
Transliteration: adēmonéō
Pronunciation: ad-ay-mon-eh'-o
Description: from a derivative of (to be sated to loathing); to be in distress (of mind):--be full of heaviness, be very heavy.