Mark 14:37 net — Then he came and found them sleeping, and said to Peter,“Simon, are you sleeping? Couldn’t you stay awake for one hour?

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"Then he came and found them sleeping, and said to Peter,“Simon, are you sleeping? Couldn’t you stay awake for one hour?"

— Mark 14:37, NET Bible

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Mark 14 — Context

34

He said to them,“My soul is deeply grieved, even to the point of death. Remain here and stay alert.”

35

Going a little farther, he threw himself to the ground and prayed that if it were possible the hour would pass from him.

36

He said,“Abba, Father, all things are possible for you. Take this cup away from me. Yet not what I will, but what you will.”

37

Then he came and found them sleeping, and said to Peter,“Simon, are you sleeping? Couldn’t you stay awake for one hour?

38

Stay awake and pray that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.”

39

He went away again and prayed the same thing.

40

When he came again he found them sleeping; they could not keep their eyes open. And they did not know what to tell him.

Mark 14:37 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 14:37 say?
Mark 14:37 in the NET Bible reads: “Then he came and found them sleeping, and said to Peter,“Simon, are you sleeping? Couldn’t you stay awake for one hour?”
Where is Mark 14:37 in the Bible?
Mark 14:37 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 14, verse 37.
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 14:37.
What translation should I read Mark 14:37 in?
Mark 14:37 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 14:37?
Mark 14:37 reads (NET): “Then he came and found them sleeping, and said to Peter,“Simon, are you sleeping? Couldn’t you stay awake for one hour?” 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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