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And he said to his disciples, “Sit here while I pray.” <a href="/bsb/mark/14.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Then they came to a place called Gethsemane, and Jesus told His disciples, “Sit here while I pray.” <a href="/blb/mark/14.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And they come to a place, the name of which is Gethsemane; and He says to His disciples, "Sit here, while I shall pray." <a href="/kjv/mark/14.htm">King James Bible</a> And they came to a place which was named Gethsemane: and he saith to his disciples, Sit ye here, while I shall pray. <a href="/nkjv/mark/14.htm">New King James Version</a> Then they came to a place which was named Gethsemane; and He said to His disciples, “Sit here while I pray.” <a href="/nasb_/mark/14.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> They came to a place named Gethsemane; and He said to His disciples, “Sit here until I have prayed.” <a href="/nasb/mark/14.htm">NASB 1995</a> They came to a place named Gethsemane; and He said to His disciples, &#8220Sit here until I have prayed.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/mark/14.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And they came to a place named Gethsemane; and He said to His disciples, “Sit here until I have prayed.” <a href="/lsb/mark/14.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then they came to a place named Gethsemane; and He said to His disciples, “Sit here until I have prayed.” <a href="/amp/mark/14.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then they went to a place called Gethsemane; and Jesus said to His disciples, “Sit down here until I have prayed.” <a href="/csb/mark/14.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Then they came to a place named Gethsemane, and he told his disciples, “Sit here while I pray.” <a href="/hcsb/mark/14.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then they came to a place named Gethsemane, and He told His disciples, &#8220Sit here while I pray.&#8221 <a href="/asv/mark/14.htm">American Standard Version</a> And they come unto a place which was named Gethsemane: and he saith unto his disciples, Sit ye here, while I pray. <a href="/cev/mark/14.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Jesus went with his disciples to a place called Gethsemane, and he told them, "Sit here while I pray." <a href="/erv/mark/14.htm">English Revised Version</a> And they come unto a place which was named Gethsemane: and he saith unto his disciples, Sit ye here, while I pray. <a href="/gwt/mark/14.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Then they came to a place called Gethsemane. He said to his disciples, "Stay here while I pray." <a href="/gnt/mark/14.htm">Good News Translation</a> They came to a place called Gethsemane, and Jesus said to his disciples, "Sit here while I pray." <a href="/isv/mark/14.htm">International Standard Version</a> Then they came to a place called Gethsemane, and he told his disciples, "Sit down here while I pray." <a href="/net/mark/14.htm">NET Bible</a> Then they went to a place called Gethsemane, and Jesus said to his disciples, "Sit here while I pray." <a href="/nheb/mark/14.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> They came to a place which was named Gethsemane. He said to his disciples, "Sit here, while I pray." <a href="/wbt/mark/14.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And they came to a place which was named Gethsemane: and he saith to his disciples, Sit ye here, while I shall pray. <a href="/wey/mark/14.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> So they came to a place called Gethsemane. There He said to His disciples, "Sit down here till I have prayed."<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/mark/14.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Then they came to a place called Gethsemane, and Jesus told His disciples, “Sit here while I pray.” <a href="/web/mark/14.htm">World English Bible</a> They came to a place which was named Gethsemane. He said to his disciples, “Sit here while I pray.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/mark/14.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And they come to a spot, the name of which [is] Gethsemane, and He says to His disciples, “Sit here until I may pray”; <a href="/blb/mark/14.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And they come to a place, the name of which is Gethsemane; and He says to His disciples, "Sit here, while I shall pray." <a href="/ylt/mark/14.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And they come to a spot, the name of which is Gethsemane, and he saith to his disciples, 'Sit ye here till I may pray;' <a href="/slt/mark/14.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And they came to a place, the name of which Gethsemane: and he says to his disciples, Sit here, while I shall pray.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/mark/14.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And they came to a farm called Gethsemani. And he saith to his disciples: Sit you here, while I pray. <a href="/cpdv/mark/14.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And they went to a country estate, by the name of Gethsemani. And he said to his disciples, “Sit here, while I pray.” <a href="/nabre/mark/14.htm">New American Bible</a> Then they came to a place named Gethsemane, and he said to his disciples, “Sit here while I pray.” <a href="/nrsvce/mark/14.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> They went to a place called Gethsemane; and he said to his disciples, “Sit here while I pray.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/mark/14.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And they came to a place, which is called Gethsemane; and he said to his disciples, Sit down here, while I pray. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/14.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And they came to the place which is called Gethsemane, and he said to his disciples, “Sit here while I pray.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/mark/14.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And they came to a place called Gethsemane; and he said to his disciples: Sit here, while I pray. <a href="/godbey/mark/14.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And they come into the place whose name is Gethsemane. And He says to His disciples, <FR>Sit here, until I may pray.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/mark/14.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And they come to a place called Gethsemane, and he saith to his disciples, Sit ye here whilst I shall pray. <a href="/mace/mark/14.htm">Mace New Testament</a> At length they came to a place call'd Gethsemane, and he said to his disciples, stay here, whilst I shall be at prayer. <a href="/wey/mark/14.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> So they came to a place called Gethsemane. There He said to His disciples, "Sit down here till I have prayed." <a href="/worrell/mark/14.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And they come to a place the name of which is Gethsemane. And He saith to His disciples, <FR>"Sit ye here, while I pray."<Fr> <a href="/worsley/mark/14.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And they came to a place called Gethsemane, and He saith to his disciples, <FR>Sit here whilst I <Fr>go and<FR> pray.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/mark/14-32.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=4871" 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> 31But Peter kept insisting, “Even if I have to die with You, I will never deny You.” And all the others said the same thing. 32<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">Then</a> <a href="/greek/2064.htm" title="2064: erchontai (V-PIM/P-3P) -- To come, go. ">they came</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">to</a> <a href="/greek/5564.htm" title="5564: chōrion (N-ANS) -- A place, piece of land, field, property, estate. Diminutive of chora; a spot or plot of ground.">a place</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-NNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3686.htm" title="3686: onoma (N-NNS) -- Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a name.">called</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hou (RelPro-GNS) -- Who, which, what, that. "></a> <a href="/greek/1068.htm" title="1068: Gethsēmani (N-NNS) -- Of Chaldee origin; oil-press; Gethsemane, a garden near Jerusalem.">Gethsemane,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legei (V-PIA-3S) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">Jesus told</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tois (Art-DMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></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.">His</a> <a href="/greek/3101.htm" title="3101: mathētais (N-DMP) -- A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil.">disciples,</a> <a href="/greek/2523.htm" title="2523: Kathisate (V-AMA-2P) -- Another form for kathezomai; to seat down, i.e. Set; intransitively, to sit; figuratively, to settle.">“Sit</a> <a href="/greek/5602.htm" title="5602: hōde (Adv) -- From an adverb form of hode; in this same spot, i.e. Here or hither.">here</a> <a href="/greek/2193.htm" title="2193: heōs (Conj) -- A conjunction, preposition and adverb of continuance, until.">while</a> <a href="/greek/4336.htm" title="4336: proseuxōmai (V-ASM-1S) -- To pray, pray for, offer prayer. From pros and euchomai; to pray to God, i.e. Supplicate, worship.">I pray.” </a> 33He took with Him Peter, James, and John, and began to be deeply troubled and distressed.…<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/26-36.htm">Matthew 26:36</a> Then Jesus went with His disciples to a place called Gethsemane, and He told them, “Sit here while I go over there and pray.” <a href="/luke/22-39.htm">Luke 22:39-40</a> Jesus went out as usual to the Mount of Olives, and the disciples followed Him. / When He came to the place, He told them, “Pray that you will not enter into temptation.” <a href="/john/18-1.htm">John 18:1</a> After Jesus had spoken these words, He went out with His disciples across the Kidron Valley, where they entered a garden. <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="/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="/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="/zechariah/13-7.htm">Zechariah 13:7</a> Awake, O sword, against My Shepherd, against the man who is My Companion, declares the LORD of Hosts. Strike the Shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered, and I will turn My hand against the little ones. <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="/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="/2_corinthians/1-8.htm">2 Corinthians 1:8-10</a> We do not want you to be unaware, brothers, of the hardships we encountered in the province of Asia. We were under a burden far beyond our ability to endure, so that we despaired even of life. / Indeed, we felt we were under the sentence of death, in order that we would not trust in ourselves, but in God, who raises the dead. / He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and He will deliver us. In Him we have placed our hope that He will yet again deliver us, <a href="/philippians/2-8.htm">Philippians 2:8</a> And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to death—even death on a cross. <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. <a href="/psalms/42-5.htm">Psalm 42:5-6</a> Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why the unease within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise Him for the salvation of His presence. / O my God, my soul despairs within me. Therefore I remember You from the land of Jordan and the peaks of Hermon—even from Mount Mizar. <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="/isaiah/53-12.htm">Isaiah 53:12</a> Therefore I will allot Him a portion with the great, and He will divide the spoils with the strong, because He has poured out His life unto death, and He was numbered with the transgressors. Yet He bore the sin of many and made intercession for the transgressors.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And they came to a place which was named Gethsemane: and he said to his disciples, Sit you here, while I shall pray.they came.<a href="/matthew/26-36.htm">Matthew 26:36</a> Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith unto the disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder.<a href="/luke/22-39.htm">Luke 22:39</a> And he came out, and went, as he was wont, to the mount of Olives; and his disciples also followed him.<a href="/john/18-1.htm">John 18:1</a> When Jesus had spoken these words, he went forth with his disciples over the brook Cedron, where was a garden, into the which he entered, and his disciples.while.<a href="/mark/14-36.htm">Mark 14:36,39</a> 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… <a href="/psalms/18-5.htm">Psalm 18:5,6</a> The sorrows of hell compassed me about: the snares of death prevented me… <a href="/psalms/22-1.htm">Psalm 22:1,2</a> To the chief Musician upon Aijeleth Shahar, A Psalm of David. My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? why art thou so far from helping me, and from the words of my roaring? … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/mark/14-31.htm">Disciples</a> <a href="/matthew/26-36.htm">Gethsemane</a> <a href="/matthew/26-36.htm">Gethsem'ane</a> <a href="/mark/14-30.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/mark/5-18.htm">Prayed</a> <a href="/mark/13-33.htm">Prayer</a> <a href="/mark/14-18.htm">Seated</a> <a href="/mark/12-36.htm">Sit</a> <a href="/isaiah/46-7.htm">Spot</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/14-37.htm">Disciples</a> <a href="/matthew/26-36.htm">Gethsemane</a> <a href="/matthew/26-36.htm">Gethsem'ane</a> <a href="/mark/14-45.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/mark/14-35.htm">Prayed</a> <a href="/mark/14-38.htm">Prayer</a> <a href="/mark/14-54.htm">Seated</a> <a href="/luke/1-79.htm">Sit</a> <a href="/luke/10-32.htm">Spot</a><div class="vheading2">Mark 14</div>1. <a href="/mark/14-1.htm">A conspiracy against Jesus.</a> 3. <a href="/mark/14-3.htm">Expensive perfume is poured on his head by a woman.</a> 10. <a href="/mark/14-10.htm">Judas sells his Master for money.</a> 12. <a href="/mark/14-12.htm">Jesus himself foretells how he will be betrayed by one of his disciples;</a> 22. <a href="/mark/14-22.htm">after the passover prepared, and eaten, institutes his last supper;</a> 26. <a href="/mark/14-26.htm">declares beforehand the flight of all his disciples, and Peter's denial.</a> 43. <a href="/mark/14-43.htm">Judas betrays him with a kiss.</a> 46. <a href="/mark/14-46.htm">Jesus is apprehended in the garden;</a> 53. <a href="/mark/14-53.htm">falsely accused and impiously condemned of the council;</a> 65. <a href="/mark/14-65.htm">shamefully abused by them;</a> 66. <a href="/mark/14-66.htm">and thrice denied by Peter.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/mark/14.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/mark/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/mark/14.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Then they came to a place called Gethsemane Gethsemane is a garden located on the Mount of Olives, just outside Jerusalem. The name "Gethsemane" means "oil press," indicating it was likely an olive grove with a press for extracting oil. This setting is significant as olive oil was used for anointing, symbolizing the Holy Spirit and consecration. The garden's location on the Mount of Olives is also prophetic, as <a href="/zechariah/14-4.htm">Zechariah 14:4</a> mentions the Lord standing on the Mount of Olives in the end times. Gethsemane is a place of deep spiritual significance, where Jesus often went to pray (<a href="/luke/22-39.htm">Luke 22:39</a>).and Jesus told His disciples Jesus' instruction to His disciples highlights His role as a teacher and leader. Throughout His ministry, Jesus prepared His disciples for the challenges they would face after His departure. This moment in Gethsemane is a pivotal point where Jesus begins to face His impending suffering, and He seeks the support of His closest followers. The disciples' presence underscores the communal aspect of faith and the importance of fellowship in times of trial.“Sit here while I pray.” Prayer is a central theme in Jesus' life and ministry. In this moment, Jesus models the importance of seeking God's presence and strength in times of distress. His instruction for the disciples to "sit here" suggests a need for them to remain vigilant and supportive, even as He steps away to pray alone. This act of prayer in Gethsemane is a fulfillment of His role as the intercessor, foreshadowing His ultimate sacrifice. It also connects to <a href="/hebrews/5-7.htm">Hebrews 5:7</a>, which speaks of Jesus offering prayers with fervent cries and tears.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The central figure in this passage, Jesus is preparing for His impending crucifixion. His actions in Gethsemane reveal His humanity and divinity as He seeks strength through prayer. 2. <a href="/topical/d/disciples.htm">Disciples</a> The followers of Jesus who accompany Him to Gethsemane. They are instructed to sit while Jesus prays, highlighting their role as witnesses to His suffering and their own struggle with spiritual vigilance. 3. <a href="/topical/g/gethsemane.htm">Gethsemane</a> A garden located on the Mount of Olives, Gethsemane is a place of pressing, both literally (as an olive press) and spiritually, as Jesus faces the weight of His upcoming sacrifice. 4. <a href="/topical/p/prayer.htm">Prayer</a> The act of communication with God, which Jesus engages in to seek strength and align His will with the Father's. This event underscores the importance of prayer in times of trial. 5. <a href="/topical/m/mount_of_olives.htm">Mount of Olives</a> The larger geographical area where Gethsemane is located, often associated with significant events in Jesus' ministry and eschatological teachings.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_prayer_in_trials.htm">The Importance of Prayer in Trials</a> Jesus models the necessity of turning to God in prayer during times of distress. Believers are encouraged to seek God's strength and guidance when facing their own challenges. <a href="/topical/v/vigilance_and_spiritual_readiness.htm">Vigilance and Spiritual Readiness</a> The disciples' struggle to stay awake serves as a reminder of the need for spiritual alertness. Christians are called to be watchful and prayerful, especially in times of temptation. <a href="/topical/s/submission_to_god's_will.htm">Submission to God's Will</a> Jesus' prayer in Gethsemane is a profound example of submitting to God's will, even when it involves suffering. Believers are encouraged to trust in God's plan and purpose for their lives. <a href="/topical/t/the_humanity_of_jesus.htm">The Humanity of Jesus</a> This passage highlights Jesus' human emotions and struggles, offering comfort to believers that He understands their weaknesses and intercedes on their behalf. <a href="/topical/c/community_in_suffering.htm">Community in Suffering</a> Jesus brings His disciples with Him, illustrating the importance of community and support during difficult times. Christians are encouraged to bear one another's burdens and pray for each other.<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/meaning_of_'spirit_willing,_flesh_weak'.htm">What does "The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak" mean?</a> <a href="/q/why_is_the_garden_of_gethsemane_important.htm">What is the significance of the Garden of Gethsemane?</a> <a href="/q/why_did_jesus_experience_hematidrosis.htm">Why did Jesus experience hematidrosis?</a> <a href="/q/why_is_pilate_surprised_by_jesus'_quick_death.htm">Why is Pilate surprised that Jesus died so quickly (Mark 15:44–45), when crucifixion typically lasted longer? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/mark/14.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(32) While I shall pray.--Literally, till I shall have prayed.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/mark/14.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 32. - And they come (ἔρχονται) - here again St. Mark's present gives force to the narrative - unto a place which was named Gethsemane. A place (χωρίον) is, literally, an enclosed piece of ground, generally with a cottage upon it. Josephus tells us that these gardens were numerous in the suburbs of Jerusalem. St. Jerome says that "Gethsemane was at the foot of the Mount of Olives." St. John (<a href="/john/18-1.htm">John 18:1</a>) calls it a garden, or orchard (κῆπος). The word "Gethsemane" means literally "the place of the olive-press," whither the olives which abounded on the slopes of the mountain were brought, in order that the oil contained in them might be pressed out. The exact position of Gethsemane is not known; although there is an enclosed spot at the foot of the western slope of the Mount of Olives which is called to this day El maniye. The real Gethsemane cannot be far from this spot. Our Lord resorted to this place for retirement and prayer, not as desiring to escape the death that awaited him. It was well known to be his favourite resort; so that he went there, as though to put himself in the way of Judas, who would naturally seek him there. Sit ye here, while I pray. St. Matthew (<a href="/matthew/26-36.htm">Matthew 26:36</a>) says, "While I go yonder and pray." <a href="/commentaries/mark/14-32.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Then Καὶ (Kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. they came ἔρχονται (erchontai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2064.htm">Strong's 2064: </a> To come, go. to εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. a place χωρίον (chōrion) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5564.htm">Strong's 5564: </a> A place, piece of land, field, property, estate. Diminutive of chora; a spot or plot of ground. called ὄνομα (onoma) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3686.htm">Strong's 3686: </a> Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a 'name'. Gethsemane, Γεθσημανί (Gethsēmani) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1068.htm">Strong's 1068: </a> Of Chaldee origin; oil-press; Gethsemane, a garden near Jerusalem. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. [Jesus] told λέγει (legei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. His 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. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. disciples, μαθηταῖς (mathētais) Noun - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3101.htm">Strong's 3101: </a> A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil. “Sit Καθίσατε (Kathisate) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2523.htm">Strong's 2523: </a> Another form for kathezomai; to seat down, i.e. Set; intransitively, to sit; figuratively, to settle. here ὧδε (hōde) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5602.htm">Strong's 5602: </a> From an adverb form of hode; in this same spot, i.e. Here or hither. while ἕως (heōs) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2193.htm">Strong's 2193: </a> A conjunction, preposition and adverb of continuance, until. I pray.” προσεύξωμαι (proseuxōmai) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Middle - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4336.htm">Strong's 4336: </a> To pray, pray for, offer prayer. 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