Mark 14:36

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

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.

Complete Jewish Bible:

"Abba!" (that is, "Dear Father!") "All things are possible for you. Take this cup away from me! Still, not what I want, but what you want."

Berean Standard Bible:

“Abba, Father,” He said, “all things are possible for You. Take this cup from Me. Yet not what I will, but what You will.”

American Standard Version:

And he said, Abba, Father, all things are possible unto thee; remove this cup from me: howbeit not what I will, but what thou wilt.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And^{G2532} he said^{G3004}, Abba^{G5}, Father^{G3962}, all things^{G3956} are possible^{G1415} unto thee^{G4671}; take away^{G3911} this^{G5124} cup^{G4221} from^{G575} me^{G1700}: nevertheless^{G235} not^{G3756} what^{G5101} I^{G1473} will^{G2309}, but^{G235} what^{G5101} thou^{G4771} wilt.

Cross-References (KJV):

Galatians 4:6

And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father.

Romans 8:15

For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.

Romans 8:16

The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:

John 5:30

I can of mine own self do nothing: as I hear, I judge: and my judgment is just; because I seek not mine own will, but the will of the Father which hath sent me.

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;

Hebrews 5:8

Though he were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered;

2 Timothy 2:13

If we believe not, [yet] he abideth faithful: he cannot deny himself.

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Commentary for Mark 14:36

Mark 14:36 captures a poignant moment in the Gospel of Mark, reflecting the intimate relationship between Jesus and God the Father. This verse is part of the narrative of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane, immediately before his arrest and crucifixion. Here, Jesus is in deep agony, aware of the suffering and death he is about to face. The use of the Aramaic word "Abba," which translates to "Father," conveys both reverence and a close, familial bond.

The themes present in this verse include the human struggle with pain and the fear of death, the submission of Jesus' will to the divine will, and the obedience that stems from deep trust in God. The phrase "all things are possible unto thee" acknowledges God's omnipotence and Jesus' belief in His Father's ability to alter the circumstances. Yet, in the same breath, Jesus expresses his desire for the impending suffering to be averted, saying "take away this cup from me." This "cup" is a metaphor for the destiny of suffering and death that Jesus is to endure.

Despite his natural human desire to avoid suffering, Jesus ultimately prioritizes God's plan, uttering "nevertheless not what I will, but what thou wilt." This declaration of surrender to the Father's will is a powerful example of obedience and faith, setting the stage for the salvific events that follow. It also serves as a model for Christians of the attitude one should have in accepting God's will, even in the face of great personal cost.

Historically, this verse is significant as it provides insight into the emotional state of Jesus on the eve of his crucifixion and underscores the theological understanding of Jesus as both fully divine and fully human, experiencing the depth of human emotion and struggle while maintaining unwavering faith in God. It is a testament to the early Christian belief in the sacrificial nature of Jesus' mission and his role as the suffering servant who willingly embraces his destiny for the sake of humanity's redemption.

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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: G3004
There are 1244 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: λέγω
Transliteration: légō
Pronunciation: leg'-o
Description: a primary verb; properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas ἔπω and φημί generally refer to an individual expression or speech respectively; while ῥέω is properly to break silence merely, and λαλέω means an extended or random harangue)); by implication, to mean:--ask, bid, boast, call, describe, give out, name, put forth, say(-ing, on), shew, speak, tell, utter.
Strong's Number: G5
There are 7904 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: Ἀββᾶ
Transliteration: Abbâ
Pronunciation: ab-bah'
Description: of Chaldee origin (אַב); father as a vocative:--Abba.
Strong's Number: G3962
There are 372 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: πατήρ
Transliteration: patḗr
Pronunciation: pat-ayr'
Description: apparently a primary word; a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote):--father, parent.
Strong's Number: G3956
There are 1075 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: πᾶς
Transliteration: pâs
Pronunciation: pas
Description: including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole:--all (manner of, means), alway(-s), any (one), X daily, + ever, every (one, way), as many as, + no(-thing), X thoroughly, whatsoever, whole, whosoever.
Strong's Number: G1415
There are 35 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: δυνατός
Transliteration: dynatós
Pronunciation: doo-nat-os'
Description: from δύναμαι; powerful or capable (literally or figuratively); neuter possible:--able, could, (that is) mighty (man), possible, power, strong.
Strong's Number: G4671
There are 204 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: σοί
Transliteration: soí
Pronunciation: soy
Description: dative case of σύ; to thee:--thee, thine own, thou, thy.
Strong's Number: G3911
There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: παραφέρω
Transliteration: paraphérō
Pronunciation: par-af-er'-o
Description: from παρά and φέρω (including its alternate forms); to bear along or aside, i.e. carry off (literally or figuratively); by implication, to avert:--remove, take away.
Strong's Number: G5124
There are 303 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: τοῦτο
Transliteration: toûto
Pronunciation: too'-to
Description: neuter singular nominative or accusative case of οὗτος; that thing:--here (-unto), it, partly, self(-same), so, that (intent), the same, there(-fore, -unto), this, thus, where(-fore).
Strong's Number: G4221
There are 30 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ποτήριον
Transliteration: potḗrion
Pronunciation: pot-ay'-ree-on
Description: neuter of a derivative of the alternate of πίνω; a drinking-vessel; by extension, the contents thereof, i.e. a cupful (draught); figuratively, a lot or fate:--cup.
Strong's Number: G575
There are 1465 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἀπό
Transliteration: apó
Pronunciation: apo'
Description: a primary particle; "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative):--(X here-)after, ago, at, because of, before, by (the space of), for(-th), from, in, (out) of, off, (up-)on(-ce), since, with. In composition (as a prefix) it usually denotes separation, departure, cessation, completion, reversal, etc.
Strong's Number: G1700
There are 104 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐμοῦ
Transliteration: emoû
Pronunciation: em-oo'
Description: a prolonged form of μόχθος; of me:--me, mine, my.
Strong's Number: G235
There are 635 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἀλλά
Transliteration: allá
Pronunciation: al-lah'
Description: neuter plural of ἄλλος; properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations):--and, but (even), howbeit, indeed, nay, nevertheless, no, notwithstanding, save, therefore, yea, yet.
Strong's Number: G3756
There are 1328 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: οὐ
Transliteration: ou
Pronunciation: ookh
Description: a primary word; the absolute negative (compare μή) adverb; no or not:--+ long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also οὐ μή, μῆκος.
Strong's Number: G5101
There are 483 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: τίς
Transliteration: tís
Pronunciation: tis
Description: probably emphatic of τὶς; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions):--every man, how (much), + no(-ne, thing), what (manner, thing), where (-by, -fore, -of, -unto, - with, -withal), whether, which, who(-m, -se), why.
Strong's Number: G1473
There are 334 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐγώ
Transliteration: egṓ
Pronunciation: eg-o'
Description: a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic):--I, me. For the other cases and the plural see ἐμέ, ἐμοί, ἐμοῦ, ἡμᾶς, ἡμεῖς, ἡμῖν, ἡμῶν, etc.
Strong's Number: G2309
There are 201 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: θέλω
Transliteration: thélō
Pronunciation: eth-el-eh'-o
Description: apparently strengthened from the alternate form of αἱρέομαι; to determine (as an active option from subjective impulse; whereas βούλομαι properly denotes rather a passive acquiescence in objective considerations), i.e. choose or prefer (literally or figuratively); by implication, to wish, i.e. be inclined to (sometimes adverbially, gladly); impersonally for the future tense, to be about to; by Hebraism, to delight in:--desire, be disposed (forward), intend, list, love, mean, please, have rather, (be) will (have, -ling, - ling(-ly)).
Strong's Number: G4771
There are 163 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: σύ
Transliteration: sý
Pronunciation: soo
Description: the personal pronoun of the second person singular; thou:-- thou. See also σέ, σοί, σοῦ; and for the plural ὑμᾶς, ὑμεῖς, ὑμῖν, ὑμῶν.

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