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Mark 14:38 Cross-References
Explore 15 cross-references for Mark 14:38 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Mark chapter 14 verse 38 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Watch ye and pray, lest ye enter into temptation. The spirit truly is ready, but the flesh is weak.”
Mark 14:38 (KJV)
Commentary on Mark 14:38
Jesus exhorts sleeping disciples: 'Watch ye and pray, lest ye enter into temptation. The spirit truly is ready, but the flesh is weak.' 'Spirit' (Greek pneuma) refers to regenerate human spirit, renewed and willing to obey. 'Flesh' (sarx) represents fallen human nature, weak and prone to sin. This tension exists in all believers (see Romans 7:14-25, Galatians 5:17). The disciples' spirits desired to stay awake and support Jesus, but physical exhaustion and emotional distress overwhelmed them. This isn't excuse but diagnosis: even willing spirits need divine help to resist temptation. Hence the...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Mark 14:38
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“that you don't enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing”
“for you don't know in what hour your Lord comes.”
“praying that you may be counted worthy to escape all these things that will happen”
“that is”
“he said to them”
“and keep the things that remain”
“Why do you sleep? Rise and pray that you may not enter into temptation.”
“and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary to one another”
“My soul is exceedingly sorrowful, even to death. Stay here, and watch.”
“but deliver us from the evil one. For yours is the Kingdom”