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He prayed that, if it were possible, the awful hour awaiting him might pass him by. <a href="/esv/mark/14.htm">English Standard Version</a> And going a little farther, he fell on the ground and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass from him. <a href="/bsb/mark/14.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Going a little farther, He fell to the ground and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour would pass from Him. <a href="/blb/mark/14.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And having gone forward a little, He fell upon the ground, and was praying that if it is possible, the hour might pass from Him. <a href="/kjv/mark/14.htm">King James Bible</a> And he went forward a little, and fell on the ground, and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass from him. <a href="/nkjv/mark/14.htm">New King James Version</a> He went a little farther, and fell on the ground, and prayed that if it were possible, the hour might pass from Him. <a href="/nasb_/mark/14.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And He went a little beyond them, and fell to the ground and began praying that if it were possible, the hour might pass Him by. <a href="/nasb/mark/14.htm">NASB 1995</a> And He went a little beyond them, and fell to the ground and began to pray that if it were possible, the hour might pass Him by. <a href="/nasb77/mark/14.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And He went a little beyond them, and fell to the ground, and began to pray that if it were possible, the hour might pass Him by. <a href="/lsb/mark/14.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And He went a little beyond them, and fell to the ground and began to pray that if it were possible, the hour might pass from Him. <a href="/amp/mark/14.htm">Amplified Bible</a> After going a little farther, He fell to the ground [distressed by the weight of His spiritual burden] and began to pray that if it were possible [in the Father’s will], the hour [of suffering and death for the sins of mankind] might pass from Him. <a href="/csb/mark/14.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> He went a little farther, fell to the ground, and prayed that if it were possible, the hour might pass from him. <a href="/hcsb/mark/14.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then He went a little farther, fell to the ground, and began to pray that if it were possible, the hour might pass from Him. <a href="/asv/mark/14.htm">American Standard Version</a> And he went forward a little, and fell on the ground, and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass away from him. <a href="/erv/mark/14.htm">English Revised Version</a> And he went forward a little, and fell on the ground, and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass away from him. <a href="/gwt/mark/14.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> After walking a little farther, he fell to the ground and prayed that if it were possible he might not have to suffer what was ahead of him. <a href="/gnt/mark/14.htm">Good News Translation</a> He went a little farther on, threw himself on the ground, and prayed that, if possible, he might not have to go through that time of suffering. <a href="/isv/mark/14.htm">International Standard Version</a> Going on a little farther, he fell to the ground and kept praying that if it were possible the hour might pass from him. <a href="/msb/mark/14.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Going a little farther, He fell to the ground and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour would pass from Him. <a href="/net/mark/14.htm">NET Bible</a> Going a little farther, he threw himself to the ground and prayed that if it were possible the hour would pass from him. <a href="/nheb/mark/14.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> He went forward a little, and fell on the ground, and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass away from him. <a href="/wbt/mark/14.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And he went forward a little, and fell on the ground, and prayed that, If it were possible, the hour might pass from him. <a href="/wey/mark/14.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Going forward a short distance He threw Himself upon His face and prayed repeatedly that, if it was possible, He might be spared that time of agony; <a href="/web/mark/14.htm">World English Bible</a> He went forward a little, and fell on the ground, and prayed that if it were possible, the hour might pass away from him. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/mark/14.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And having gone forward a little, He fell on the earth, and was praying that, if it be possible, the hour may pass from Him, <a href="/blb/mark/14.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And having gone forward a little, He fell upon the ground, and was praying that if it is possible, the hour might pass from Him. <a href="/ylt/mark/14.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And having gone forward a little, he fell upon the earth, and was praying, that, if it be possible the hour may pass from him, <a href="/slt/mark/14.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And having gone forward a little, he fell upon the earth and prayed that, if it be possible, the hour might pass away from him.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/mark/14.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And when he was gone forward a little, he fell flat on the ground; and he prayed, that if it might be, the hour might pass from him. <a href="/cpdv/mark/14.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And when he had proceeded on a little ways, he fell prostrate on the ground. And he prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass away from him. <a href="/nabre/mark/14.htm">New American Bible</a> He advanced a little and fell to the ground and prayed that if it were possible the hour might pass by him; <a href="/nrsvce/mark/14.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> And going a little farther, he threw himself on the ground and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass from him.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/mark/14.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And he went a little aside, and fell on the ground, and prayed, that if it were possible, the hour might pass away from him. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/14.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And he approached a little and he fell on the ground, and he prayed that if it were possible, the hour would pass from him.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/mark/14.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And he went forward a little, and fell upon the ground, and prayed, that, if it were possible, the hour might pass from him; <a href="/godbey/mark/14.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And having gone forward a little, He fell on the ground; and continued to pray, that if possible, the hour may pass from Him. <a href="/haweis/mark/14.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And he went a little farther forward, and fell on the earth, and prayed, that if it were possible the hour might pass from him. <a href="/mace/mark/14.htm">Mace New Testament</a> then advancing a little further, he fell on the ground, and prayed, that this anxiety might pass from him. <a href="/wey/mark/14.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Going forward a short distance He threw Himself upon His face and prayed repeatedly that, if it was possible, He might be spared that time of agony; <a href="/worrell/mark/14.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And going forward a little, He fell on the ground, and was praying, that, if it were possible, the hour might pass away from Him. <a href="/worsley/mark/14.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And going a little farther, He prostrated Himself, and prayed, if it were possible, that this hour might pass from Him. <a href="/parallel/mark/14-35.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DmwDTC71zvQ?start=4897" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/mark/14.htm">Jesus Prays at Gethsemane</a> …34Then He said to them, “My soul is consumed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch.” 35<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/4281.htm" title="4281: proelthōn (V-APA-NMS) -- To go forward, go on, advance; I go before, precede. From pro and erchomai; to go onward, precede.">Going a little farther,</a> <a href="/greek/3398.htm" title="3398: mikron (Adj-ANS) -- Little, small. Including the comparative mikroteros apparently a primary word; small (figuratively) dignity)."></a> <a href="/greek/4098.htm" title="4098: epipten (V-IIA-3S) -- A reduplicated and contracted form of peto; probably akin to petomai through the idea of alighting; to fall.">He fell</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: epi (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">to</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/1093.htm" title="1093: gēs (N-GFS) -- Contracted from a primary word; soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe.">ground</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/4336.htm" title="4336: prosēucheto (V-IIM/P-3S) -- To pray, pray for, offer prayer. From pros and euchomai; to pray to God, i.e. Supplicate, worship.">prayed</a> <a href="/greek/2443.htm" title="2443: hina (Conj) -- In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.">that,</a> <a href="/greek/1487.htm" title="1487: ei (Conj) -- If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc.">if</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">it were</a> <a href="/greek/1415.htm" title="1415: dynaton (Adj-NNS) -- (a) of persons: powerful, able, (b) of things: possible. From dunamai; powerful or capable; neuter possible.">possible,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/5610.htm" title="5610: hōra (N-NFS) -- Apparently a primary word; an hour.">hour</a> <a href="/greek/3928.htm" title="3928: parelthē (V-ASA-3S) -- From para and erchomai; to come near or aside, i.e. To approach, go by, perish or neglect, avert.">would pass</a> <a href="/greek/575.htm" title="575: ap’ (Prep) -- From, away from. A primary particle; off, i.e. Away, in various senses.">from</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Him.</a> 36“Abba, Father,” He said, “all things are possible for You. Take this cup from Me. Yet not what I will, but what You will.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/26-39.htm">Matthew 26:39</a> Going a little farther, He fell facedown and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me. Yet not as I will, but as You will.” <a href="/luke/22-41.htm">Luke 22:41-42</a> 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.” <a href="/hebrews/5-7.htm">Hebrews 5:7</a> 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. <a href="/john/12-27.htm">John 12:27</a> Now My soul is troubled, and what shall I say? ‘Father, save Me from this hour’? No, it is for this purpose that I have come to this hour. <a href="/isaiah/53-3.htm">Isaiah 53:3-5</a> 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. / Surely He took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows; yet we considered Him stricken, struck down by God, and afflicted. / But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed. <a href="/psalms/22-1.htm">Psalm 22:1-2</a> For the choirmaster. To the tune of “The Doe of the Dawn.” A Psalm of David. My God, my God, why have You forsaken me? Why are You so far from saving me, so far from my words of groaning? / I cry out by day, O my God, but You do not answer, and by night, but I have no rest. <a href="/philippians/2-7.htm">Philippians 2:7-8</a> but emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in human likeness. / And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to death—even death on a cross. <a href="/romans/8-26.htm">Romans 8:26</a> 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. <a href="/1_peter/2-21.htm">1 Peter 2:21-23</a> For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in His footsteps: / “He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in His mouth.” / 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. <a href="/psalms/69-1.htm">Psalm 69:1-3</a> For the choirmaster. To the tune of “Lilies.” Of David. Save me, O God, for the waters are up to my neck. / I have sunk into the miry depths, where there is no footing; I have drifted into deep waters, where the flood engulfs me. / I am weary from my crying; my throat is parched. My eyes fail, looking for my God. <a href="/john/18-11.htm">John 18:11</a> “Put your sword back in its sheath!” Jesus said to Peter. “Shall I not drink the cup the Father has given Me?” <a href="/2_corinthians/5-21.htm">2 Corinthians 5:21</a> God made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God. <a href="/isaiah/50-5.htm">Isaiah 50:5-7</a> The Lord GOD has opened My ears, and I have not been rebellious, nor have I turned back. / I offered My back to those who struck Me, and My cheeks to those who tore out My beard. I did not hide My face from scorn and spittle. / Because the Lord GOD helps Me, I have not been disgraced; therefore I have set My face like flint, and I know that I will not be put to shame. <a href="/psalms/88-1.htm">Psalm 88:1-3</a> 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. / May my prayer come before You; incline Your ear to my cry. / For my soul is full of troubles, and my life draws near to Sheol. <a href="/hebrews/4-15.htm">Hebrews 4:15</a> 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.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And he went forward a little, and fell on the ground, and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass from him.and fell.<a href="/genesis/17-3.htm">Genesis 17:3</a> And Abram fell on his face: and God talked with him, saying,<a href="/deuteronomy/9-18.htm">Deuteronomy 9:18</a> And I fell down before the LORD, as at the first, forty days and forty nights: I did neither eat bread, nor drink water, because of all your sins which ye sinned, in doing wickedly in the sight of the LORD, to provoke him to anger.<a href="/1_chronicles/21-15.htm">1 Chronicles 21:15,16</a> And God sent an angel unto Jerusalem to destroy it: and as he was destroying, the LORD beheld, and he repented him of the evil, and said to the angel that destroyed, It is enough, stay now thine hand. 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In the Garden of Gethsemane, located on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sought a private space to commune with the Father. This act of moving away signifies the weight of the moment and His desire to be alone with God, highlighting the personal nature of His impending sacrifice.He fell to the ground The act of falling to the ground demonstrates Jesus' deep anguish and submission. In Jewish culture, prostration was a posture of intense supplication and humility before God. This physical expression underscores the gravity of the situation and Jesus' human vulnerability as He faces the prospect of the crucifixion.and prayed that, if it were possible Jesus' prayer reflects His human desire to avoid suffering, yet it is also a profound expression of submission to God's will. The conditional "if it were possible" acknowledges God's sovereignty and the divine plan for salvation. This moment parallels the human struggle with accepting God's will, even when it involves personal sacrifice.the hour would pass from Him "The hour" refers to the appointed time of Jesus' suffering and crucifixion. This term is used throughout the Gospels to denote significant moments in Jesus' ministry, particularly His passion. The request for the hour to pass highlights Jesus' awareness of the impending suffering and His willingness to endure it for humanity's redemption. This connects to prophecies such as <a href="/isaiah/53.htm">Isaiah 53</a>, which foretells the suffering of the Messiah for the sins of the people.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The central figure in this passage, Jesus is in the Garden of Gethsemane, experiencing deep anguish as He anticipates His impending crucifixion. 2. <a href="/topical/g/garden_of_gethsemane.htm">Garden of Gethsemane</a> A place on the Mount of Olives where Jesus often went to pray. It is significant as the location of Jesus' intense prayer and emotional struggle before His arrest. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_disciples.htm">The Disciples</a> Although not mentioned directly in this verse, they are nearby, having been asked by Jesus to keep watch and pray. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_hour.htm">The Hour</a> Refers to the time of Jesus' suffering and crucifixion, a pivotal moment in the redemption account. 5. <a href="/topical/p/prayer.htm">Prayer</a> Jesus' act of prayer signifies His reliance on the Father and His submission to God's will, even in the face of immense suffering.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_humanity_of_jesus.htm">The Humanity of Jesus</a> Jesus' prayer in Gethsemane reveals His true humanity, experiencing fear and distress. This encourages believers to bring their own struggles to God in prayer. <a href="/topical/s/submission_to_god's_will.htm">Submission to God's Will</a> Jesus models perfect submission to the Father's will, even when it involves suffering. Believers are called to trust and submit to God's plan, knowing He works for their good. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_prayer.htm">The Power of Prayer</a> In times of distress, prayer is a powerful tool for seeking strength and guidance. Jesus' example shows the importance of earnest prayer in aligning our will with God's. <a href="/topical/f/facing_trials_with_faith.htm">Facing Trials with Faith</a> Jesus' approach to His impending suffering teaches believers to face their own trials with faith, relying on God's strength and purpose. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_community_support.htm">The Importance of Community Support</a> Although not directly in this verse, the presence of the disciples highlights the need for community support in times of trial, even when they fall short.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_mark_14.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Mark 14</a> <a href="/q/how_often_did_jesus_pray_to_avoid_the_cross.htm">How many times did Jesus move away to pray in the gospels where he prayed to avoid the cross? Three (Matthew 26, Mark 14) or one (Luke 22)?</a> <a href="/q/where_was_jesus_at_the_sixth_hour.htm">Where was Jesus at the sixth hour on the day of the crucifixion? On the cross (Mark 15:23) In Pilates court (John 19:14)</a> <a href="/q/did_jesus_appear_to_12_or_11_disciples.htm">How many disciples did Jesus appear to after his resurrection: Twelve (1 Cor 15:5) or Eleven (Matt 27:3-5; Acts 1:9-26; Matt 28:16; Mark 16:14; Luke 24:9, 33)?</a> <a href="/q/what_happened_in_jesus'_final_hours.htm">What events occurred during Jesus' final hours?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/mark/14.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 35. - Our Lord now separated himself, though apparently, as St. Luke (<a href="/luke/22-41.htm">Luke 22:41</a>) says, only "about a stone's cast" from the three disciples, and threw himself on the ground in mortal agony, and prayed that this hour of his supreme mental anguish might, if possible, pass from him. <a href="/commentaries/mark/14-35.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Going a little farther, προελθὼν (proelthōn) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4281.htm">Strong's 4281: </a> To go forward, go on, advance; I go before, precede. From pro and erchomai; to go onward, precede. He fell ἔπιπτεν (epipten) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4098.htm">Strong's 4098: </a> A reduplicated and contracted form of peto; probably akin to petomai through the idea of alighting; to fall. to ἐπὶ (epi) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> On, to, against, on the basis of, at. the τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. ground γῆς (gēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1093.htm">Strong's 1093: </a> Contracted from a primary word; soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. prayed προσηύχετο (prosēucheto) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4336.htm">Strong's 4336: </a> To pray, pray for, offer prayer. From pros and euchomai; to pray to God, i.e. Supplicate, worship. that, ἵνα (hina) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2443.htm">Strong's 2443: </a> In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. if εἰ (ei) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1487.htm">Strong's 1487: </a> If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. it were ἐστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. possible, δυνατόν (dynaton) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1415.htm">Strong's 1415: </a> (a) of persons: powerful, able, (b) of things: possible. From dunamai; powerful or capable; neuter possible. the ἡ (hē) Article - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. hour ὥρα (hōra) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5610.htm">Strong's 5610: </a> Apparently a primary word; an 'hour'. would pass παρέλθῃ (parelthē) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3928.htm">Strong's 3928: </a> From para and erchomai; to come near or aside, i.e. To approach, go by, perish or neglect, avert. from ἀπ’ (ap’) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_575.htm">Strong's 575: </a> From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. Him. αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. 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