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Mark 14:39 Cross-References
Explore 4 cross-references for Mark 14:39 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Mark chapter 14 verse 39 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And again he went away, and prayed, and spake the same words.”
Mark 14:39 (KJV)
Commentary on Mark 14:39
And again he went away, and prayed, and spake the same words. Jesus' repeated prayer (τὸν αὐτὸν λόγον εἰπών, ton auton logon eipōn, "saying the same word") demonstrates persistent intercession, not vain repetition. This pattern—pray, return, find disciples sleeping, return to prayer—reveals both Christ's humanity (needing repeated prayer) and His submission (continuing to ask for the Father's will despite the answer).The phrase the same words likely refers to verse 36's prayer: "Abba, Father, all things are possible unto thee; take away this cup from me: nevertheless not what I will, but what ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Mark 14:39
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“a second time he went away”
“I begged the Lord three times that it might depart from me.”
“don't use vain repetitions”
“and not give up”