Mark 14:34 kjv — And saith unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful unto death: tarry ye here, and watch.

King James Version

"And saith unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful unto death: tarry ye here, and watch."

— Mark 14:34, King James Version

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Mark 14 — Context

31

But he spake the more vehemently, If I should die with thee, I will not deny thee in any wise. Likewise also said they all.

32

And they came to a place which was named Gethsemane: and he saith to his disciples, Sit ye here, while I shall pray.

33

And he taketh with him Peter and James and John, and began to be sore amazed, and to be very heavy;

34

And saith unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful unto death: tarry ye here, and watch.

35

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

36

And he said, Abba, Father, all things are possible unto thee; take away this cup from me: nevertheless not what I will, but what thou wilt.

37

And he cometh, and findeth them sleeping, and saith unto Peter, Simon, sleepest thou? couldest not thou watch one hour?

Mark 14:34 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 14:34 say?
Mark 14:34 in the King James Version reads: “And saith unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful unto death: tarry ye here, and watch.”
Where is Mark 14:34 in the Bible?
Mark 14:34 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 14, verse 34.
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 14:34.
What translation should I read Mark 14:34 in?
Mark 14:34 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 14:34?
Mark 14:34 reads (KJV): “And saith unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful unto death: tarry ye here, and watch.” 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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