Mark 14:32 web — They came to a place which was named Gethsemane. He said to his disciples, "Sit here, while I pray."

World English Bible

"They came to a place which was named Gethsemane. He said to his disciples, "Sit here, while I pray.""

— Mark 14:32, World English Bible

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Mark 14 — Context

29

But Peter said to him, "Although all will be offended, yet I will not."

30

Jesus said to him, "Most certainly I tell you, that you today, even this night, before the rooster crows twice, you will deny me three times."

31

But he spoke all the more, "If I must die with you, I will not deny you." They all said the same thing.

32

They came to a place which was named Gethsemane. He said to his disciples, "Sit here, while I pray."

33

He took with him Peter, James, and John, and began to be greatly troubled and distressed.

34

He said to them, "My soul is exceedingly sorrowful, even to death. Stay here, and watch."

35

He went forward a little, and fell on the ground, and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass away from him.

Mark 14:32 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 14:32 say?
Mark 14:32 in the World English Bible reads: “They came to a place which was named Gethsemane. He said to his disciples, "Sit here, while I pray."”
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 (WEB): “They came to a place which was named Gethsemane. He said to his disciples, "Sit here, while I pray."” 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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