And again he went away ,.... To the same place, or at much such a distance from them, as before: and prayed and spake the same words ; or word, that is, the same matter; for λογος , here, answers to דבר , which signifies a thing, or matter, as well as word: Christ prayed to the same effect, for matter and substance the same as before, though not in the same express words, as is clear from Matthew 26:39 . read more
And when he returned, he found them asleep again ,.... Notwithstanding the expostulation he had used with them, the exhortation he had given them, and the danger he had suggested to them: for their eyes were heavy : with sleep and sorrow: neither wist they what to answer him ; partly through confusion and shame, not knowing how to excuse themselves; and partly, through their being stupefied with sleep and grief. read more
And he cometh the third time ,.... After he had prayed a third time, to the same purport as before: and saith unto them, sleep on now, and take your rest ; which words are spoken ironically: it is enough ; or "the end is come"; as the Syriac and Arabic versions render it, of watching and praying: the hour is come, behold the son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners ; both Jews and Gentiles, by one of his own disciples; See Gill on Matthew 26:45 . read more
Rise up let us go ,.... To meet the enemy and the danger; for there is no escaping; lo, he that betrayeth me is at hand ; Judas, that he had hinted at supper should betray him, was now about doing it; and was just now coming upon him, in order to deliver him into the hands of the Jews, and the Roman band of soldiers; See Gill on Matthew 26:46 . read more
And immediately, while he yet spake ,.... The above words: cometh Judas one of the twelve : apostles of Christ, and which was an aggravation of his wickedness; the Vulgate Latin, Syriac, Arabic, Persic, and Ethiopic, versions add, "Iscariot"; and so it is read in one of Beza's copies. The Ethiopic version reads, "one of the ten", very wrongly: and with him a great multitude ; a band of men and officers, with many of the chief priests and captains of the temple, and elders of the... read more
And he that betrayed him had given them a token ,.... A common sign, in which they agreed; and so this same Greek word is used by the Jews F3 Midras Samuel, sect. 9. apud Buxtorf. Lex. Rab. p. 1519. : "said R. Phinehas in the name of R. Reuben, did you ever see one man go out of the north, and another from the south, and meet each other, except they made, סימנא , "a common sign", between them.' Such an one the traitor gave his company; saying, whomsoever I shall kiss, the same... read more
And as soon as he was come ,.... To the place where Jesus was: he goeth straightway to him ; alone; as if he had nothing to do with the company behind, and as if he was his friend, and concerned for his safety: and saith, Master, Master ; expressing great affection for him, and respect to him, by repeating this word. The Ethiopic version has it but once, and so two exemplars of Beza's; and the Vulgate Latin reads, "hail, Master", as in Matthew 26:49 . and kissed him ; See Gill... read more
And they laid hands on him, and took him. After Christ had said to Judas, "friend, wherefore art thou come?" as in Matthew; and also, "Judas, betrayest thou the son of man with a kiss?" as in Luke 22:48 ; See Gill on Matthew 26:50 . read more
And one of them that stood by ,.... One of the disciples that stood by Jesus, as Judas was betraying him, and the soldiers were laying hold on him, Peter by name: drew a sword, and smote a servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear ; his right ear; the servant's name was Malchus; See Gill on Matthew 26:51 . read more
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John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Mark 14:38
Watch ye and pray, lest ye enter into temptation ,.... Of denying Christ, and falling off from him, which would quickly offer to them, when they should see him apprehended, bound, and led away. The spirit truly is ready . The Persic version renders it, "my mind"; as if the Spirit or soul of Christ was meant; whereas it is either to be understood of the evil spirit, Satan, who was disposed to attack them, and especially Peter, whom he desired to have, and sift as wheat; or else the spirit... read more