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Mark 14:37 Cross-References
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“And he cometh, and findeth them sleeping, and saith unto Peter, Simon, sleepest thou? couldest not thou watch one hour?”
Mark 14:37 (KJV)
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Commentary on Mark 14:37
In Gethsemane, Jesus found disciples sleeping and said to Peter: 'Simon, sleepest thou? couldest not thou watch one hour?' (Σίμων, καθεύδεις; οὐκ ἴσχυσας μίαν ὥραν γρηπνῆσαι;). This gentle rebuke addressed Peter specifically—he who boasted loyalty (v. 29, 'Though all shall be offended, yet will not I') couldn't stay awake one hour. The question format shows disappointment, not harsh condemnation. Jesus needed support during His agony, yet disciples slept. The request to 'watch one hour' (grēgorēsai, γρηπνῆσαι) meant vigilant prayer (v. 38). Their sleep foreshadowed desertion (v. 50). This warn...
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Cross-References for Mark 14:37
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“and found them sleeping”
“that you don't grow weary”
“they all slumbered and slept.”
“and spoke of his departure”
“he came to the disciples”
“and found them sleeping”
“Although all will be offended, yet I will not.”
“Is this your kindness to your friend? Why didn't you go with your friend?”
“as the rest do”
“and they have wearied you”