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◄ Mark 14:40►

New International Version
When he came back, he again found them sleeping, because their eyes were heavy. They did not know what to say to him.

New Living Translation
When he returned to them again, he found them sleeping, for they couldn’t keep their eyes open. And they didn’t know what to say.

English Standard Version
And again he came and found them sleeping, for their eyes were very heavy, and they did not know what to answer him.

Berean Standard Bible
And again Jesus returned and found them sleeping, for their eyes were heavy. And they did not know what to answer Him.

Berean Literal Bible
And again having returned, he found them sleeping. For their the eyes were heavy, and they did not know what they should answer Him.

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

New King James Version
And when He returned, He found them asleep again, for their eyes were heavy; and they did not know what to answer Him.

New American Standard Bible
And again He came and found them sleeping, for their eyes were heavy; and they did not know what to say in reply to Him.

NASB 1995
And again He came and found them sleeping, for their eyes were very heavy; and they did not know what to answer Him.

NASB 1977
And again He came and found them sleeping, for their eyes were very heavy; and they did not know what to answer Him.

Legacy Standard Bible
And again He came and found them sleeping, for their eyes were very heavy; and they did not know what to answer Him.

Amplified Bible
And again He came back and found them sleeping, because their eyes were very heavy; and they did not know how to answer Him.

Christian Standard Bible
And again he came and found them sleeping, because they could not keep their eyes open. They did not know what to say to him.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
And He came again and found them sleeping, because they could not keep their eyes open. They did not know what to say to Him.

American Standard Version
And again he came, and found them sleeping, for their eyes were very heavy; and they knew not what to answer him.

Contemporary English Version
But when he returned to the disciples, he found them sleeping again. They simply could not keep their eyes open, and they did not know what to say.

English Revised Version
And again he came, and found them sleeping, for their eyes were very heavy; and they wist not what to answer him.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
He found them asleep because they couldn't keep their eyes open. They didn't even know what they should say to him.

Good News Translation
Then he came back to the disciples and found them asleep; they could not keep their eyes open. And they did not know what to say to him.

International Standard Version
Again he came back and found them asleep, because they could not keep their eyes open. They didn't even know what they should say to him.

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

New Heart English Bible
Again he came and found them sleeping again, for their eyes were very heavy, and they did not know what to answer him.

Webster's Bible Translation
And when he returned, he found them asleep again (for their eyes were heavy:) neither knew they what to answer him.

Weymouth New Testament
When He returned He again found them asleep, for they were very tired; and they knew not how to answer Him.

Majority Text Translations

Majority Standard Bible
And again Jesus returned and found them sleeping—for their eyes were heavy. And they did not know what to answer Him.

World English Bible
Again he returned and found them sleeping, for their eyes were very heavy; and they didn’t know what to answer him.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
and having returned, He found them sleeping again, for their eyes were heavy, and they had not known what they might answer Him.

Berean Literal Bible
And again having returned, he found them sleeping. For their the eyes were heavy, and they did not know what they should answer Him.

Young's Literal Translation
and having returned, he found them again sleeping, for their eyes were heavy, and they had not known what they might answer him.

Smith's Literal Translation
And having turned back, he found them again sleeping, (for their eyes were loaded,) and they knew not what they might answer him.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
And when he returned, he found them again asleep, (for their eyes were heavy,) and they knew not what to answer him.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And upon returning, he found them sleeping yet again, (for their eyes were heavy) and they did not know how to respond to him.

New American Bible
Then he returned once more and found them asleep, for they could not keep their eyes open and did not know what to answer him.

New Revised Standard Version
And once more he came and found them sleeping, for their eyes were very heavy; and they did not know what to say to him.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
And he returned again, and came and found them sleeping, because their eyes were heavy; and they did not know what to say to him.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And returning, he came again and found them sleeping because their eyes were heavy, and they did not know what to say to him.

NT Translations

Anderson New Testament
And he returned, and found them sleeping again, for their eyes were heavy; and they knew not what to answer him.

Godbey New Testament
And turning, He found them again sleeping, for their eyes were heavy; and they did not know what they might respond to Him.

Haweis New Testament
And when he returned, he found them again sleeping; for their eyes were weighed down: and they knew not what to answer him.

Mace New Testament
then he return'd and found them still sleeping, for their eyes were heavy, and they did not know how to give an answer.

Weymouth New Testament
When He returned He again found them asleep, for they were very tired; and they knew not how to answer Him.

Worrell New Testament
And, returning, He found them again sleeping, for their eyes were very heavy; and they knew not what to answer Him.

Worsley New Testament
And when He returned, He found them again sleeping, for their eyes were heavy; and they knew not what to say to Him.

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

Jesus Prays at Gethsemane
…39Again He went away and prayed, saying the same thing.40And again Jesus returned and found them sleeping—for their eyes were heavy.And they did not know what to answer Him.41When Jesus returned the third time, He said, “Are you still sleeping and resting? That is enough! The hour has come. Look, the Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.…

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Cross References

Matthew 26:43
And again Jesus returned and found them sleeping, for their eyes were heavy.

Luke 22:45
When Jesus rose from prayer and returned to the disciples, He found them asleep, exhausted from sorrow.

Matthew 26:40-41
Then Jesus returned to the disciples and found them sleeping. “Were you not able to keep watch with Me for one hour?” He asked Peter. / “Watch and pray so that you will not enter into temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak.”

Luke 9:32
Meanwhile Peter and his companions were overcome by sleep, but when they awoke, they saw Jesus’ glory and the two men standing with Him.

1 Thessalonians 5:6
So then, let us not sleep as the others do, but let us remain awake and sober.

Romans 13:11
And do this, understanding the occasion. The hour has come for you to wake up from your slumber, for our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed.

Ephesians 5:14
So it is said: “Wake up, O sleeper, rise up from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.”

Proverbs 6:9-11
How long will you lie there, O slacker? When will you get up from your sleep? / A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest, / and poverty will come upon you like a robber, and need like a bandit.

Isaiah 56:10
Israel’s watchmen are blind, they are all oblivious; they are all mute dogs, they cannot bark; they are dreamers lying around, loving to slumber.

Jonah 1:6
The captain approached him and said, “How can you sleep? Get up and call upon your God. Perhaps this God will consider us, so that we may not perish.”

1 Peter 5:8
Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.

Revelation 3:2-3
Wake up and strengthen what remains, which is about to die; for I have found your deeds incomplete in the sight of My God. / Remember, then, what you have received and heard. Keep it and repent. If you do not wake up, I will come like a thief, and you will not know the hour when I will come upon you.

Proverbs 24:33-34
A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest, / and poverty will come upon you like a robber, and need like a bandit.

1 Corinthians 16:13
Be on the alert. Stand firm in the faith. Be men of courage. Be strong.

Colossians 4:2
Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful,

Treasury of Scripture

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

neither.

Mark 9:33,34
And he came to Capernaum: and being in the house he asked them, What was it that ye disputed among yourselves by the way? …

Genesis 44:16
And Judah said, What shall we say unto my lord? what shall we speak? or how shall we clear ourselves? God hath found out the iniquity of thy servants: behold, weare my lord's servants, both we, andhe also with whom the cup is found.

Romans 3:19
Now we know that what things soever the law saith, it saith to them who are under the law: that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become guilty before God.

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Mark 14

1.A conspiracy against Jesus.
3.Expensive perfume is poured on his head by a woman.
10.Judas sells his Master for money.
12.Jesus himself foretells how he will be betrayed by one of his disciples;
22.after the passover prepared, and eaten, institutes his last supper;
26.declares beforehand the flight of all his disciples, and Peter's denial.
43.Judas betrays him with a kiss.
46.Jesus is apprehended in the garden;
53.falsely accused and impiously condemned of the council;
65.shamefully abused by them;
66.and thrice denied by Peter.

Study Bible

Book ◦ Chapter

And again Jesus returned and found them sleeping
This phrase highlights the repeated nature of the disciples' failure to stay awake and vigilant during a critical moment. The setting is the Garden of Gethsemane, a place of olive presses, symbolizing the pressing weight of the moment as Jesus faces His impending crucifixion. The disciples' sleep contrasts with Jesus' intense prayer and agony, emphasizing human weakness and the need for divine strength. This moment fulfills Jesus' earlier prediction that the disciples would fall away (Mark 14:27). It also reflects the spiritual lethargy that can afflict believers, urging vigilance in prayer (1 Peter 5:8).

for their eyes were heavy
This phrase indicates physical exhaustion, likely due to the emotional strain of the events leading up to this moment, including the Last Supper and Jesus' predictions of betrayal and denial. The disciples' heaviness of eyes can be seen as a metaphor for spiritual dullness, a theme echoed in other parts of Scripture where spiritual alertness is called for (Ephesians 5:14). The heaviness also underscores the humanity of the disciples, who, despite their best intentions, struggle with their limitations.

And they did not know what to answer Him
This phrase captures the disciples' confusion and shame. Their inability to respond to Jesus' question reflects their lack of understanding and preparedness for the events unfolding. It echoes earlier moments in the Gospels where the disciples are unable to grasp Jesus' teachings fully (Mark 9:32). This moment foreshadows Peter's later denial, highlighting the theme of human frailty and the need for redemption. The silence of the disciples can be seen as a fulfillment of prophecy, where the shepherd is struck, and the sheep scatter (Zechariah 13:7).

Persons / Places / Events

1.Jesus
The central figure in this passage, Jesus is in the Garden of Gethsemane, experiencing deep anguish as He prays before His impending crucifixion.

2.Disciples
Specifically, Peter, James, and John, who were asked by Jesus to keep watch while He prayed. They represent human frailty and the struggle to remain spiritually vigilant.

3.Garden of Gethsemane
A place of significant spiritual struggle and prayer, located on the Mount of Olives. It serves as the setting for Jesus' prayer and the disciples' failure to stay awake.

4.Sleep
Symbolizes spiritual lethargy and the disciples' inability to comprehend the gravity of the situation.

5.Heavy Eyes
A metaphor for the disciples' physical and spiritual exhaustion, highlighting their human limitations.

Teaching Points

Spiritual Vigilance
Just as the disciples struggled to stay awake, Christians today must remain spiritually vigilant, especially in times of trial and temptation.

Human Frailty
The disciples' inability to stay awake serves as a reminder of our human weaknesses and the need for reliance on God's strength.

The Importance of Prayer
Jesus' example of persistent prayer in Gethsemane underscores the necessity of prayer in seeking God's will and strength.

Awareness of Spiritual Warfare
The disciples' sleepiness symbolizes a lack of awareness of the spiritual battle at hand. Believers must be conscious of the spiritual realm and its influence on daily life.

Accountability and Community
Jesus' disappointment with the disciples highlights the importance of accountability and support within the Christian community.

Bible Study Questions and Answers

1.What is the meaning of Mark 14:40?

2.Why were the disciples unable to stay awake in Mark 14:40?

3.How does Mark 14:40 illustrate human weakness in spiritual vigilance?

4.What Old Testament passages emphasize the importance of watchfulness in prayer?

5.How can we overcome spiritual lethargy in our daily walk with Christ?

6.What practical steps ensure we remain spiritually alert, as seen in Mark 14:40?

7.Why were the disciples unable to stay awake in Mark 14:40?

8.What does Mark 14:40 reveal about human weakness?

9.How does Mark 14:40 reflect on spiritual vigilance?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Mark 14?

11.Did Herod think that Jesus was John the Baptist? Yes (Matthew 14:2; Mark 6:16) No (Luke 9:9)

12.Mark 14:25 - If Jesus vowed not to drink wine again until God's kingdom, why do some passages suggest he ate and drank after his resurrection?

13.How did the disciples react when Jesus walked on water? They worshipped him as the Son of God (Matthew 14:33) but were astounded and didn't understand (Mark 6:51-52).

14.Why does John 19:14 seem to conflict with Mark 15:25 regarding the timing of Jesus' crucifixion?

What Does Mark 14:40 Mean

And again Jesus returned

“Again He went away and prayed, saying the same thing. And again He returned…” (Mark 14:39-40)

• Jesus does not pray once and leave; He comes back a second time, showing perseverance and deep concern for His disciples (cf.Luke 18:1;Hebrews 5:7).

• The repetition underscores the weight of the hour—He is minutes from arrest, yet still mindful of His friends (John 15:13).

• This return also reveals the rhythm of watchfulness He asked of them inMark 14:34-38: pray, stand guard, remain alert.

and found them sleeping

“…and found them sleeping…” (Mark 14:40)

• Despite their bold claims of loyalty (Mark 14:29-31), the disciples cannot stay awake.

•Luke 22:45 adds that they were “exhausted from sorrow,” highlighting emotional as well as physical fatigue.

• Their slumber contrasts with Christ’s vigilance (Psalm 121:4); it mirrors earlier failures, such as falling short in stormy seas while Jesus remained steadfast (Mark 4:38-40).

for their eyes were heavy

“…for their eyes were heavy.” (Mark 14:40)

• The phrase points to genuine human weakness—no deliberate rebellion, just frailty (Psalm 78:39).

• It fulfills Jesus’ earlier warning: “The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak” (Mark 14:38;Romans 7:18-25).

• The scene foreshadows coming failure when they will flee at His arrest (Mark 14:50), reminding us that carelessness in small moments can lead to collapse in larger trials (1 Corinthians 10:12).

And they did not know what to answer Him

“…And they did not know what to answer Him.” (Mark 14:40)

• Silence signals conviction; like Job before God (Job 40:4-5) and Peter after the rooster crowed (Luke 22:61-62), they have no defense.

• Jesus’ presence and question expose their inadequacy, preparing them to depend on grace rather than self-confidence (2 Corinthians 12:9;Romans 3:19).

• Their wordlessness contrasts with Jesus’ forthcoming bold confession before the Sanhedrin (Mark 14:61-62), showing the gulf between human frailty and divine faithfulness.

summary

Mark 14:40 paints a vivid picture of devoted yet drowsy disciples and the relentless faithfulness of Christ. Each phrase highlights His loving perseverance, their fleshly weakness, and the holy conviction that leads to humble silence. The verse calls believers to honest acknowledgment of dependence on the Lord who stayed awake, prayed through the agony, and ultimately went to the cross for those who could not even keep their eyes open for an hour.

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 40. -And again he came, and found them sleeping, for their eyes were very heavy (καταβαρυνόμενοι): literally,weighed down. They had not deliberately yielded themselves to sleep; but an oppressive languor, the effect of great sorrow, had come over them, so that they could not watch as they desired to do; but by an involuntary action they ever and anon slumbered.They wist not what to answer him. They had no excuse, save that which he himself had found for them.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Greek

And
καὶ(kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.

again
πάλιν(palin)
Adverb
Strong's 3825:Probably from the same as pale; anew, i.e. back, once more, or furthermore or on the other hand.

He returned
ἐλθὼν(elthōn)
Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2064:To come, go.

[and] found
εὗρεν(heuren)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2147:A prolonged form of a primary heuro, which heureo is used for it in all the tenses except the present and imperfect to find.

them
αὐτοὺς(autous)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 846:He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

sleeping,
καθεύδοντας(katheudontas)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 2518:To sleep, be sleeping. From kata and heudo; to lie down to rest, i.e. to fall asleep.

for
γὰρ(gar)
Conjunction
Strong's 1063:For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.

their
αὐτῶν(autōn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 846:He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

eyes
ὀφθαλμοὶ(ophthalmoi)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3788:The eye; fig: the mind's eye. From optanomai; the eye; by implication, vision; figuratively, envy.

were
ἦσαν(ēsan)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 1510:I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

heavy.
καταβαρυνόμενοι(katabarynomenoi)
Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 2599:To burden, oppress, weigh down. From kata and bareo; to impose upon.

And
καὶ(kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.

they did not know
ᾔδεισαν(ēdeisan)
Verb - Pluperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 1492:To know, remember, appreciate.

what
τί(ti)
Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 5101:Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.

to answer
ἀποκριθῶσιν(apokrithōsin)
Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Passive - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 611:From apo and krino; to conclude for oneself, i.e. to respond; by Hebraism to begin to speak.

Him.
αὐτῷ(autō)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846:He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

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