And again he went away, and prayed, and spake the same words.
And {G2532} again {G3825} he went away {G565}, and prayed {G4336}, and spake {G2036} the same {G846} words {G3056}.
Again he went away and prayed, saying the same words;
Again He went away and prayed, saying the same thing.
And again he went away, and prayed, saying the same words.
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Matthew 26:42
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. -
Matthew 26:44
And he left them, and went away again, and prayed the third time, saying the same words. -
2 Corinthians 12:8
For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me. -
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. -
Luke 18:1
¶ And he spake a parable unto them [to this end], that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;
Mark 14:39 describes a pivotal moment in the life of Jesus Christ within the Garden of Gethsemane, just before His betrayal and crucifixion. This verse emphasizes His deep spiritual agony and unwavering commitment to His Father's will.
Context
This verse is part of the narrative of Jesus' prayer in Gethsemane. After instructing His disciples (Peter, James, and John) to "watch and pray" (Mark 14:34), Jesus withdrew a short distance to pray. He initially prayed for the "cup" of suffering to pass from Him, if it were God's will (Mark 14:36). Upon returning, He found the disciples asleep and rebuked them (Mark 14:37-38). Mark 14:39 details His second withdrawal and repeated prayer, highlighting His perseverance and the profound burden He carried.
Key Themes
Linguistic Insights
The phrase "spake the same words" is significant not for a single Greek term, but for the emphasis it places on the repetition and consistency of Jesus' prayer. This was not a casual or changing request, but a fervent, focused plea born out of deep spiritual agony. The iteration highlights the intensity of His struggle and His unwavering commitment to communicating with the Father during this critical hour. This consistency speaks to the earnestness of His heart and the weight of the moment.
Practical Application