PrevMark 14:42Next

Mark 14

After two days was the feast of the passover, and of unleavened bread: and the chief priests and the scribes sought how they might take him by craft, and put him to death.

But they said, Not on the feast day, lest there be an uproar of the people.

And being in Bethany in the house of Simon the leper, as he sat at meat, there came a woman having an alabaster box of ointment of spikenard very precious; and she brake the box, and poured it on his head.

And there were some that had indignation within themselves, and said, Why was this waste of the ointment made?

For it might have been sold for more than three hundred pence, and have been given to the poor. And they murmured against her.

And Jesus said, Let her alone; why trouble ye her? she hath wrought a good work on me.

For ye have the poor with you always, and whensoever ye will ye may do them good: but me ye have not always.

She hath done what she could: she is come aforehand to anoint my body to the burying.

Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached throughout the whole world, this also that she hath done shall be spoken of for a memorial of her.

And Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve, went unto the chief priests, to betray him unto them.

And when they heard it, they were glad, and promised to give him money. And he sought how he might conveniently betray him.

And the first day of unleavened bread, when they killed the passover, his disciples said unto him, Where wilt thou that we go and prepare that thou mayest eat the passover?

And he sendeth forth two of his disciples, and saith unto them, Go ye into the city, and there shall meet you a man bearing a pitcher of water: follow him.

And wheresoever he shall go in, say ye to the goodman of the house, The Master saith, Where is the guestchamber, where I shall eat the passover with my disciples?

And he will shew you a large upper room furnished and prepared: there make ready for us.

And his disciples went forth, and came into the city, and found as he had said unto them: and they made ready the passover.

And in the evening he cometh with the twelve.

And as they sat and did eat, Jesus said, Verily I say unto you, One of you which eateth with me shall betray me.

And they began to be sorrowful, and to say unto him one by one, Is it I? and another said, Is it I?

And he answered and said unto them, It is one of the twelve, that dippeth with me in the dish.

The Son of man indeed goeth, as it is written of him: but woe to that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! good were it for that man if he had never been born.

And as they did eat, Jesus took bread, and blessed, and brake it, and gave to them, and said, Take, eat: this is my body.

And he took the cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them: and they all drank of it.

And he said unto them, This is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many.

Verily I say unto you, I will drink no more of the fruit of the vine, until that day that I drink it new in the kingdom of God.

And when they had sung an hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives.

And Jesus saith unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered.

But after that I am risen, I will go before you into Galilee.

But Peter said unto him, Although all shall be offended, yet will not I.

And Jesus saith unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this day, even in this night, before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Watch ye and pray, lest ye enter into temptation. The spirit truly is ready, but the flesh is weak.

And again he went away, and prayed, and spake the same words.

And when he returned, he found them asleep again, (for their eyes were heavy,) neither wist they what to answer him.

And he cometh the third time, and saith unto them, Sleep on now, and take your rest: it is enough, the hour is come; behold, the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.

Rise up, let us go; lo, he that betrayeth me is at hand.

And immediately, while he yet spake, cometh Judas, one of the twelve, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and the scribes and the elders.

And he that betrayed him had given them a token, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he; take him, and lead him away safely.

And as soon as he was come, he goeth straightway to him, and saith, Master, master; and kissed him.

And they laid their hands on him, and took him.

And one of them that stood by drew a sword, and smote a servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear.

And Jesus answered and said unto them, Are ye come out, as against a thief, with swords and with staves to take me?

I was daily with you in the temple teaching, and ye took me not: but the scriptures must be fulfilled.

And they all forsook him, and fled.

And there followed him a certain young man, having a linen cloth cast about his naked body; and the young men laid hold on him:

And he left the linen cloth, and fled from them naked.

And they led Jesus away to the high priest: and with him were assembled all the chief priests and the elders and the scribes.

And Peter followed him afar off, even into the palace of the high priest: and he sat with the servants, and warmed himself at the fire.

And the chief priests and all the council sought for witness against Jesus to put him to death; and found none.

For many bare false witness against him, but their witness agreed not together.

And there arose certain, and bare false witness against him, saying,

We heard him say, I will destroy this temple that is made with hands, and within three days I will build another made without hands.

But neither so did their witness agree together.

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

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?

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.

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

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

And some began to spit on him, and to cover his face, and to buffet him, and to say unto him, Prophesy: and the servants did strike him with the palms of their hands.

And as Peter was beneath in the palace, there cometh one of the maids of the high priest:

And when she saw Peter warming himself, she looked upon him, and said, And thou also wast with Jesus of Nazareth.

But he denied, saying, I know not, neither understand I what thou sayest. And he went out into the porch; and the cock crew.

And a maid saw him again, and began to say to them that stood by, This is one of them.

And he denied it again. And a little after, they that stood by said again to Peter, Surely thou art one of them: for thou art a Galilaean, and thy speech agreeth thereto.

But he began to curse and to swear, saying, I know not this man of whom ye speak.

And the second time the cock crew. And Peter called to mind the word that Jesus said unto him, Before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice. And when he thought thereon, he wept.

What does Mark 14:42 mean?

Explanation

Mark 14:42 captures a pivotal moment in the Christian narrative: Jesus' imminent betrayal and subsequent arrest.

The verse comes at the end of Jesus' time of prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane where He has been in deep anguish, foreseeing the suffering He is about to endure.

When Jesus says, "Rise up, let us go; lo, he that betrayeth me is at hand," He acknowledges that His betrayal by Judas Iscariot is not just a possibility, it is happening at that moment.

The call to "rise up" signifies Jesus' readiness to face what is coming.

This statement reflects Jesus' acceptance of His fate and the fulfillment of God's plan for the salvation of humanity.

Top Rated Mark Books

Historical Context

Mark 14:42 falls within the Passion narrative, the series of events leading up to and including Jesus' crucifixion.

It is set in first-century Jerusalem, just after the Last Supper and during the Jewish festival of Passover.

Jesus and His disciples have gone to the Garden of Gethsemane on the Mount of Olives, a place where they had likely spent previous nights.

The historical context is one where Roman occupation has resulted in political tension in Judea, and religious leaders are wary of any potential unrest that could threaten their positions and relationship with the Roman authorities.

Theological Insights

Different Christian denominations have interpreted this passage in various ways.

For some, it is an example of Jesus' foreknowledge and omnipotence, knowing in advance the details of His betrayal.

For others, it underscores the human aspect of Jesus, who, in His earthly ministry, experienced deep emotional turbulence yet showed courage and obedience to God's will.

Jesus' readiness also serves to illustrate His fulfilment of the Messianic prophecies – that the Messiah would suffer and be handed over to be crucified.

Practical Applications

In a practical sense, this verse can inspire believers to accept and confront their challenges with courage, understanding that adversity is often a pathway to fulfilling one's purpose.

It's an encouragement to be vigilant and aware of one's circumstances, and not to run from difficult situations if they are part of a greater plan or personal growth.

It also speaks to the virtue of acceptance, Jesus' non-resistance to betrayal could be seen as an example of accepting the suffering that comes into one's path without bitterness.

Cross-References

Matthew 26:45-46: "Then cometh he to his disciples, and saith unto them, Sleep on now, and take your rest: behold, the hour is at hand, and the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners."
Luke 22:47-48: "And while he yet spake, behold a multitude, and he that was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them, and drew near unto Jesus to kiss him.

But Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss?"

John 17:12: "While I was with them in the world, I kept them in thy name: those that thou gavest me I have kept, and none of them is lost, but the son of perdition; that the scripture might be fulfilled."

Language Study

The phrase "Rise up, let us go" in Greek is "ἐγείρεσθε ἄγωμεν" (egeiresthe agōmen). "ἐγείρεσθε" (egeiresthe) is a command form to raise or wake up and "ἄγωμεν" (agōmen) means "let us go." This construction emphasizes the immediacy and the collective action. "Παραδιδόται" (paradidotai) is the present passive indicative form of "to betray," showing a current and ongoing action.

Cultural and Religious Comparisons

In the broader context of ancient literature and religious traditions, stories of betrayal are not uncommon, often serving as turning points in a hero's story.

For example, in the context of Greek tragedy, a hero’s awareness of their impending doom and their acceptance of fate are central themes.

This moment in the Gospel of Mark can be compared to such a moment of tragic awareness, though in Jesus’ case, the narrative is about the unfolding of divine redemption rather than a senseless tragedy.

Scientific Perspectives

From a psychological standpoint, Jesus' actions demonstrate a level of psychological resilience and agency that is often studied in the face of trauma and adversity.

Modern psychological research may explore the processes of coping mechanisms, stress responses, and the human capacity for meaning-making in the face of life's challenges, potentially providing insight into the behaviors exhibited by Jesus and his followers during this critical time.

Commentaries

Commentators offer various insights into Mark 14:42.

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary suggests that Jesus, knowing what was about to occur, was fully prepared to submit to the events as a sacrifice for sin.

The Expositor’s Greek Testament notes that Jesus' betrayal and arrest were not a surprise but part of a divine plan that He willingly submitted to.

John MacArthur emphasizes Jesus' willingness to embrace the Father’s will, marking it as a template for Christian obedience and surrender.

Mark 14

Mark 14

What does Mark 14:42 mean?

Explanation

Top Rated Mark Books

Historical Context

Theological Insights

Practical Applications

Cross-References

Language Study

Cultural and Religious Comparisons

Scientific Perspectives

Commentaries

Want more context?

What does Mark 14:42 mean?

Explanation

Top Rated Mark Books

Historical Context

Theological Insights

Practical Applications

Cross-References

Language Study

Cultural and Religious Comparisons

Scientific Perspectives

Commentaries

Want more context?