Mark 14:32 nasb — They *came to a place named Gethsemane; and He *said to His disciples, "Sit here until I have prayed."

NASB

"They *came to a place named Gethsemane; and He *said to His disciples, "Sit here until I have prayed.""

— Mark 14:32, NASB

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Mark 14 — Context

29

But Peter said to Him, "Even though all may fall away, yet I will not."

30

And Jesus *said to him, "Truly I say to you, that this very night, before a rooster crows twice, you yourself will deny Me three times."

31

But Peter kept saying insistently, "Even if I have to die with You, I will not deny You!" And they all were saying the same thing also.

32

They *came to a place named Gethsemane; and He *said to His disciples, "Sit here until I have prayed."

33

And He *took with Him Peter and James and John, and began to be very distressed and troubled.

34

And He *said to them, "My soul is deeply grieved to the point of death; remain here and keep watch."

35

And He went a little beyond them, and fell to the ground and began to pray that if it were possible, the hour might pass Him by.

Mark 14:32 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 14:32 say?
Mark 14:32 in the NASB reads: “They *came to a place named Gethsemane; and He *said to His disciples, "Sit here until I have prayed."”
Where is Mark 14:32 in the Bible?
Mark 14:32 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 14, verse 32.
Who wrote Mark?
Mark is traditionally attributed to John Mark, companion of Peter and Paul. Early tradition (Papias, c. AD 130) reports Mark wrote down Peter's preaching. It was written c. AD 55–65.
What is the book of Mark about?
Mark is the shortest, fastest-paced Gospel — "immediately" is its favorite word. It portrays Jesus as the powerful, suffering Servant who acts, heals, casts out demons, and finally gives his life as a ransom for many. The story moves with urgency from Galilee to a cross outside Jerusalem.
What are the major themes of Mark?
Mark explores themes including Servant, Action, Suffering, Discipleship, Cross. These themes shape the meaning and context of Mark 14:32.
What translation should I read Mark 14:32 in?
Mark 14:32 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Mark 14:32?
Mark 14:32 reads (NASB): “They *came to a place named Gethsemane; and He *said to His disciples, "Sit here until I have prayed."” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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