King James Version

What Does Mark 14:62 Mean?

Mark 14:62 in the King James Version says “And Jesus said, I am: and ye shall see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of he... — study this verse from Mark chapter 14 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.

And Jesus said, I am: and ye shall see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven.

Mark 14:62 · KJV


Context

60

And the high priest stood up in the midst, and asked Jesus, saying, Answerest thou nothing? what is it which these witness against thee?

61

But he held his peace, and answered nothing. Again the high priest asked him, and said unto him, Art thou the Christ, the Son of the Blessed?

62

And Jesus said, I am: and ye shall see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven.

63

Then the high priest rent his clothes, and saith, What need we any further witnesses?

64

Ye have heard the blasphemy: what think ye? And they all condemned him to be guilty of death.


Commentary

KJV Study Commentary
Jesus answered: 'I am: and ye shall see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven' (Ἐγώ εἰμι, καὶ ὄψεσθε τὸν υἱὸν τοῦ ἀνθρώπου ἐκ δεξιῶν καθήμενον τῆς δυνάμεως καὶ ἐρχόμενον μετὰ τῶν νεφελῶν τοῦ οὐρανοῦ). Jesus' answer is emphatic: 'I am' (Egō eimi, Ἐγώ εἰμι)—echoing God's name revealed to Moses (Exodus 3:14, 'I AM'). He then quotes Daniel 7:13-14 ('Son of man... coming with clouds') and Psalm 110:1 ('sit at my right hand'), applying these messianic texts to Himself. Jesus claimed: (1) divine identity (I AM), (2) messianic authority (Son of man), (3) divine vindication (sitting at God's right hand), (4) eschatological judgment (coming in clouds). This comprehensive claim to deity provoked the high priest's charge of blasphemy (v. 63-64). Jesus refused to save His life by denying His identity.

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Historical & Cultural Context

The phrase 'I am' (Egō eimi) appears throughout John's Gospel as Jesus' self-identification (John 8:58; 18:5-6), provoking murderous rage when hearers recognized the claim to deity. Daniel 7:13-14 describes 'one like the Son of man' receiving eternal dominion from the Ancient of Days—a heavenly figure, not merely human. Psalm 110:1, 'The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand,' was understood messianically. Jesus combined these texts, claiming to be the divine Messiah who would judge His judges. The high priest recognized this as blasphemy (v. 63-64)—a human claiming equality with God. Early church proclaimed Jesus' exaltation to God's right hand (Acts 2:33-36; 7:55-56; Romans 8:34; Hebrews 1:3, 13; 8:1; 10:12), fulfilling this claim. Jesus died for confessing truth—He is God's Son, the divine Messiah.

Reflection Questions

  1. How does Jesus' answer combine divine identity ('I am'), messianic authority, and eschatological judgment in one comprehensive claim?
  2. What does Jesus' willingness to give His life rather than deny His identity teach about the cost and importance of confessing truth?

Original Language Analysis

Greek · 24 words
1 of 24
G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

δὲ2 of 24

And

G1161

but, and, etc

Ἰησοῦς3 of 24

Jesus

G2424

jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites

εἶπεν4 of 24

said

G2036

to speak or say (by word or writing)

Ἐγώ5 of 24

I

G1473

i, me

εἰμι6 of 24

am

G1510

i exist (used only when emphatic)

καὶ7 of 24

and

G2532

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

ὄψεσθε8 of 24

ye shall see

G3700

to gaze (i.e., with wide-open eyes, as at something remarkable; and thus differing from g0991, which denotes simply voluntary observation; and from g1

τὸν9 of 24
G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

υἱὸν10 of 24

the Son

G5207

a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship

τοῦ11 of 24
G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

ἀνθρώπου12 of 24

of man

G444

man-faced, i.e., a human being

καθήμενον13 of 24

sitting

G2521

and ???? (to sit; akin to the base of g1476); to sit down; figuratively, to remain, reside

ἐκ14 of 24

on

G1537

a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct

δεξιῶν15 of 24

the right hand

G1188

the right side or (feminine) hand (as that which usually takes)

τῆς16 of 24
G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

δυνάμεως17 of 24

of power

G1411

force (literally or figuratively); specially, miraculous power (usually by implication, a miracle itself)

καὶ18 of 24

and

G2532

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

ἐρχόμενον19 of 24

coming

G2064

to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)

μετὰ20 of 24

in

G3326

properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession)

τῶν21 of 24
G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

νεφελῶν22 of 24

the clouds

G3507

properly, cloudiness, i.e., (concretely) a cloud

τοῦ23 of 24
G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

οὐρανοῦ24 of 24

of heaven

G3772

the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of god); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the gospel (christianity)


Study Guide

Historical Context

This verse is found in the book of Mark. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.

Theological Significance

Mark 14:62 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.

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