Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Returning the third time, he said to them, “Are you still sleeping and resting? Enough! The hour has come. Look, the Son of Man is delivered into the hands of sinners. New Living Translation When he returned to them the third time, he said, “Go ahead and sleep. Have your rest. But no—the time has come. The Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners. English Standard Version And he came the third time and said to them, “Are you still sleeping and taking your rest? It is enough; the hour has come. The Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners. Berean Standard Bible When 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. Berean Literal Bible And He comes the third time and says to them, “Are you⁺ still sleeping and resting? It is enough! The hour came. Behold, the Son of Man is delivered up into the hands of the sinful. King James Bible 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. New King James Version Then He came the third time and said to them, “Are you still sleeping and resting? It is enough! The hour has come; behold, the Son of Man is being betrayed into the hands of sinners. New American Standard Bible And He came the third time, and said to them, “Are you still sleeping and resting? That is enough. The hour has come; behold, the Son of Man is being betrayed into the hands of sinners. NASB 1995 And He came the third time, and said to them, “Are you still sleeping and resting? It is enough; the hour has come; behold, the Son of Man is being betrayed into the hands of sinners. NASB 1977 And He came the third time, and said to them, “Are you still sleeping and taking your rest? It is enough; the hour has come; behold, the Son of Man is being betrayed into the hands of sinners. Legacy Standard Bible And He came the third time, and said to them, “Are you still sleeping and resting? It is enough; the hour has come; behold, the Son of Man is being betrayed into the hands of sinners. Amplified Bible He came back a third time and said to them, “Are you still sleeping and resting? Enough [of that]! The hour has come. Look, the Son of Man is being betrayed into the hands of sinners. Berean Annotated Bible When Jesus returned the third time, He said, “Are you⁺ still sleeping and resting? That is enough! The hour has come. Look (Behold), the Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners. Christian Standard Bible Then he came a third time and said to them, “Are you still sleeping and resting? Enough! The time has come. See, the Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners. Holman Christian Standard Bible Then He came a third time and said to them, “Are you still sleeping and resting? Enough! The time has come. Look, the Son of Man is being betrayed into the hands of sinners. American Standard Version 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. Contemporary English Version When Jesus returned to the disciples the third time, he said, "Are you still sleeping and resting? Enough of this! The time has come for the Son of Man to be handed over to sinners. English Revised Version 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation He came back a third time and said to them, "You might as well sleep now. It's all over. The time has come for the Son of Man to be handed over to sinners. Good News Translation When he came back the third time, he said to them, "Are you still sleeping and resting? Enough! The hour has come! Look, the Son of Man is now being handed over to the power of sinners. International Standard Version He came back a third time. "Are you still sleeping and resting?" he asked. "Enough of that! The time has come. Look! The Son of Man is being betrayed into the hands of sinners. NET Bible He came a third time and said to them, "Are you still sleeping and resting? Enough of that! The hour has come. Look, the Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners. New Heart English Bible He came the third time, and said to them, "Sleep on now, and take your rest. It is enough. The hour has come. Look, the Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners. Webster's Bible Translation And he cometh the third time, and saith to 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. Weymouth New Testament A third time He came, and then He said, "Sleep on and rest. Enough! the hour has come. Even now they are betraying the Son of Man into the hands of sinful men. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleWhen 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. World English Bible He came the third time and said to them, “Sleep on now, and take your rest. It is enough. The hour has come. Behold, the Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd He comes the third time and says to them, “Sleep on from now on, and rest—it is over; the hour came; behold, the Son of Man is delivered up into the hands of the sinful; Berean Literal Bible And He comes the third time and says to them, “Are you⁺ still sleeping and resting? It is enough! The hour came. Behold, the Son of Man is delivered up into the hands of the sinful. Young's Literal Translation And he cometh the third time, and saith to them, 'Sleep on henceforth, and rest -- it is over; the hour did come; lo, the Son of Man is delivered up to the hands of the sinful; Smith's Literal Translation And he comes the third time, and says to them, Sleep the remaining time, and take rest: it is sufficient, the hour has come; behold, the Son of man is delivered into the hands of the sinful. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he cometh the third time, and saith to them: Sleep ye now, and take your rest. It is enough: the hour is come: behold the Son of man shall be betrayed into the hands of sinners. Catholic Public Domain Version And he arrived for the third time, and he said to them: “Sleep now, and take rest. It is enough. The hour has arrived. Behold, the Son of man will be betrayed into the hands of sinners. New American Bible He returned a third time and said to them, “Are you still sleeping and taking your rest? It is enough. The hour has come. Behold, the Son of Man is to be handed over to sinners. New Revised Standard Version He came a third time and said to them, “Are you still sleeping and taking your rest? Enough! The hour has come; the Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen he came the third time, and said to them, From now on sleep and get rest; the end has arrived and the hour has come; and behold, the Son of man will be delivered into the hands of sinners. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And he came the third time and he said to them, “Sleep now and take rest; the end has arrived; the hour has come; behold The Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd he came the third time, and said to them: Sleep the remaining time, and take your rest. It is enough; the hour has come; behold, the Son of man is delivered into the hands of sinners. Godbey New Testament And He comes the third time, and says to them; Haweis New Testament Then the third time he cometh, and saith unto them, Sleep on now, and repose: it is enough, the hour is come; lo! the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners; Mace New Testament after that he came a third time, and said to them, sleep on now and take your rest. 'tis done, the time is come, and the son of man is to be betrayed into the hands of sinners. Weymouth New Testament A third time He came, and then He said, "Sleep on and rest. Enough! the hour has come. Even now they are betraying the Son of Man into the hands of sinful men. Worrell New Testament And He cometh the third time, and saith to them, Worsley New Testament And he cometh the third time, and saith unto them, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jesus Prays at Gethsemane…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. 42Rise, let us go. See, My betrayer is approaching!”… Cross References When Jesus returned the third time, Matthew 26:44 So He left them and went away once more and prayed a third time, saying the same thing. Luke 22:45 When Jesus rose from prayer and returned to the disciples, He found them asleep, exhausted from sorrow. Hebrews 5:7 During the days of Jesus’ earthly life, He offered up prayers and petitions with loud cries and tears to the One who could save Him from death, and He was heard because of His reverence. He said, “Are you still sleeping and resting? 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 22:46 “Why are you sleeping?” He asked. “Get up and pray so that you will not enter into temptation.” 1 Thessalonians 5:6-8 So then, let us not sleep as the others do, but let us remain awake and sober. / For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who get drunk, get drunk at night. / But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and the helmet of our hope of salvation. That is enough! Luke 22:38 So they said, “Look, Lord, here are two swords.” “That is enough,” He answered. Deuteronomy 3:26 But the LORD was angry with me on account of you, and He would not listen to me. “That is enough,” the LORD said to me. “Do not speak to Me again about this matter. 2 Samuel 24:16 But when the angel stretched out his hand to destroy Jerusalem, the LORD relented from the calamity and said to the angel who was destroying the people, “Enough! Withdraw your hand now!” At that time the angel of the LORD was by the threshing floor of Araunah the Jebusite. The hour has come. John 17:1 When Jesus had spoken these things, He lifted up His eyes to heaven and said, “Father, the hour has come. Glorify Your Son, that Your Son may glorify You. John 13:1 It was now just before the Passover Feast, and Jesus knew that His hour had come to leave this world and return to the Father. Having loved His own who were in the world, He loved them to the very end. John 12:23 But Jesus replied, “The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. Look, the Son of Man is betrayed Luke 22:22 Indeed, the Son of Man will go as it has been determined, but woe to that man who betrays Him.” John 13:18-21 I am not speaking about all of you; I know whom I have chosen. But this is to fulfill the Scripture: ‘The one who shares My bread has lifted up his heel against Me.’ / I am telling you now before it happens, so that when it comes to pass, you will believe that I am He. / Truly, truly, I tell you, whoever receives the one I send receives Me, and whoever receives Me receives the One who sent Me.” … Matthew 26:47-50 While Jesus was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived, accompanied by a large crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests and elders of the people. / Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The One I kiss is the man; arrest Him.” / Going directly to Jesus, he said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed Him. … into the hands of sinners. Luke 24:7 ‘The Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and on the third day rise again.’” Treasury of Scripture And he comes the third time, and said to 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. Sleep. Mark 7:9 And he said unto them, Full well ye reject the commandment of God, that ye may keep your own tradition. Judges 10:14 Go and cry unto the gods which ye have chosen; let them deliver you in the time of your tribulation. 1 Kings 18:27 And it came to pass at noon, that Elijah mocked them, and said, Cry aloud: for he is a god; either he is talking, or he is pursuing, or he is in a journey, or peradventure he sleepeth, and must be awaked. the hour. John 7:30 Then they sought to take him: but no man laid hands on him, because his hour was not yet come. John 8:20 These words spake Jesus in the treasury, as he taught in the temple: and no man laid hands on him; for his hour was not yet come. John 12:23,27 And Jesus answered them, saying, The hour is come, that the Son of man should be glorified… the Son. Mark 14:10,18 And Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve, went unto the chief priests, to betray him unto them… Mark 9:31 For he taught his disciples, and said unto them, The Son of man is delivered into the hands of men, and they shall kill him; and after that he is killed, he shall rise the third day. Mark 10:33,34 Saying, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem; and the Son of man shall be delivered unto the chief priests, and unto the scribes; and they shall condemn him to death, and shall deliver him to the Gentiles: … Jump to Previous Betrayed Betraying Delivered Enough Evil Hands Henceforth Hour Rest Resting Returning Sinful Sinners Sleep Sleeping Third TimeJump to Next Betrayed Betraying Delivered Enough Evil Hands Henceforth Hour Rest Resting Returning Sinful Sinners Sleep Sleeping Third TimeMark 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. When Jesus returned the third time This phrase highlights the persistence and dedication of Jesus in prayer, as He returns to His disciples after praying in the Garden of Gethsemane. The number three often signifies completeness or emphasis in the Bible, as seen in other instances such as Peter's denial of Jesus three times (Mark 14:72) and Jesus' resurrection on the third day (1 Corinthians 15:4). This repetition underscores the gravity of the moment and Jesus' commitment to His mission. 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. Persons / Places / Events 1. Jesus ChristThe central figure in this passage, Jesus is in the Garden of Gethsemane, preparing for His imminent betrayal and crucifixion. His words reflect both His divine mission and human experience of sorrow and anticipation. 2. The Disciples Specifically, Peter, James, and John, who were asked to keep watch while Jesus prayed. Their repeated failure to stay awake highlights human weakness and the need for spiritual vigilance. 3. Garden of Gethsemane A place of prayer and agony for Jesus, located on the Mount of Olives. It serves as the setting for Jesus' final moments of freedom before His arrest. 4. The Betrayal The event that Jesus is referring to, where Judas Iscariot will soon arrive with a crowd to arrest Him, marking the beginning of His Passion. 5. Sinners Refers to those who will arrest and ultimately crucify Jesus, representing the broader sinful humanity for whom Jesus is about to sacrifice Himself. Teaching Points Spiritual VigilanceThe disciples' inability to stay awake serves as a reminder of the importance of spiritual alertness and prayer, especially in times of trial. The Reality of Betrayal Jesus' calm acknowledgment of His betrayal teaches us about facing inevitable trials with faith and composure. The Fulfillment of Prophecy Jesus' reference to being "betrayed into the hands of sinners" highlights the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies, affirming the divine plan of salvation. Human Weakness and Divine Strength The contrast between the disciples' weakness and Jesus' resolve encourages believers to rely on God's strength in their own weaknesses. The Urgency of the Gospel Mission Jesus' declaration that "the hour has come" underscores the urgency of His mission, reminding us of the importance of prioritizing God's work in our lives. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Mark 14:41?2. How does Mark 14:41 illustrate Jesus' awareness of His impending betrayal and arrest? 3. What can we learn from Jesus' calmness in Mark 14:41 during trials? 4. How does Mark 14:41 connect with Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah's suffering? 5. How should believers respond when facing betrayal, as seen in Mark 14:41? 6. What does "the hour has come" in Mark 14:41 teach about God's timing? 7. Why does Jesus say, "The hour has come" in Mark 14:41? 8. How does Mark 14:41 reflect Jesus' foreknowledge of events? 9. What is the significance of Jesus finding the disciples sleeping in Mark 14:41? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Mark 14? 11. What were Jesus' characteristics and personality like? 12. How many times did Jesus move away to pray in the gospels where he prayed to avoid the cross? Three (Matthew 26, Mark 14) or one (Luke 22)? 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. Who was the tenth disciple of Jesus in the list of twelve? Thaddaeus (Matthew 10: 1-4; Mark 3:13 -19) Judas son of James is the corresponding name in Lukes gospel (Luke 6:12-16) What Does Mark 14:41 Mean Returning the third timeJesus had already stepped aside twice to pour out His soul to the Father (Mark 14:35-40). Coming back a third time shows: • Persevering prayer—He keeps seeking the Father until He is fully settled (Luke 22:44). • A contrast with the disciples’ growing weariness; while He battles in prayer, they nod off (Hebrews 5:7). • Fulfillment of His own earlier warning to “keep watch” (Mark 13:33). Are you still sleeping and resting? His question exposes more than physical drowsiness; it highlights spiritual drift. • The disciples had pledged loyalty (Mark 14:31) yet could not stay awake an hour (Matthew 26:40). • Scripture often links sleep with spiritual indifference (Romans 13:11; 1 Thessalonians 5:6). • Christ’s gentle rebuke calls believers to alertness when temptation presses (Ephesians 6:18). That is enough! With these words Jesus draws a line: time for preparation has passed. • The window for instruction and intercession in the garden closes (John 9:4). • God’s plan moves relentlessly forward; no further delay is possible (Isaiah 55:6). • The phrase underscores divine sovereignty—events now unfold exactly on heaven’s schedule. The hour has come All through His ministry Jesus spoke of “the hour” (John 2:4; 12:23; 17:1). Now it arrives. • This is the fixed moment predetermined by the Father (Acts 2:23). • It signals the transition from private ministry to public sacrifice (Mark 14:35). • Nothing takes Him by surprise; He embraces the hour for which He came (John 12:27). Look, the Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners The betrayal that Judas is finalizing (John 18:2-3) completes Old Testament prophecy. • Foretold in Psalm 41:9 and Isaiah 53:12, it proves Scripture trustworthy. • “Son of Man” ties the suffering Servant to Daniel’s glorious figure (Daniel 7:13-14), showing humiliation precedes exaltation (Philippians 2:8-11). • “Hands of sinners” points to mankind’s guilt, yet Jesus yields Himself willingly for our redemption (Mark 10:45). summary Mark 14:41 captures the climax of Gethsemane: Jesus finishes His agonizing prayer, awakens His drowsy friends, and announces the arrival of the divinely appointed hour. The disciples’ sleep warns against spiritual lethargy, while Christ’s resolute surrender reassures us that every step toward the cross is purposeful, prophetic, and under God’s control. (41) And he cometh the third time.--We may note St. Mark's omission of the third repetition of the prayer.It is enough.--Peculiar to St. Mark, and probably noting the transition from the half-reproachful permission, "Sleep on now, and take your rest," to the emphatic and, as it were, startled exclamation, "the hour is come." Is betrayed.--The tense, as in St. Matthew, is present, "is at this moment being betrayed." Verse 41. - And he cometh the third time, and saith unto them, Sleep on now, and take your rest: it is enough (ἀπέχει); the hour is come. Some have thought that our Lord here uses the language of irony. But it is far more consistent with his usual considerate words to suppose that, sympathizing with the infirmity of his disciples, he simply advised them, now that his bitter agony was over, to take some rest during the brief interval that remained. It is enough. Some commentators have thought that the somewhat difficult Greek verb (ἀπέχει) would be better rendered, he is at a distance; as though our Lord meant to say, "There is yet time for you to take some rest. The betrayer is some distance off." Such an interpretation would require a full. stop between the clause now rendered, "it is enough," and the clause, "the hour is come;" so that the passage would read, "Sleep on now, and take your rest; he (that is, Judas) is yet a good way off." Then there would be an interval; and then our Lord would rouse them up with the words, "The hour is come; behold, the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners." This interpretation all hangs upon the true rendering of the word ἀπέχει, which, although it might be taken to. mean "he," or "it is distant," is nevertheless quite capable of the ordinary interpretation, "it sufficeth." According to the high authority of Hesychius, who explains it by the words ἀπόχρη and ἐξαρκεῖ, it seems safer on the whole to accept the ordinary meaning, "It is enough."Parallel Commentaries ... Greek [When]Καὶ (Kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. [Jesus] returned ἔρχεται (erchetai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2064: To come, go. the τὸ (to) Article - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. third time, τρίτον (triton) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 5154: Third. Ordinal from treis; third; neuter a third part, or a third time, thirdly. He said, λέγει (legei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. “Are you still sleeping Καθεύδετε (Katheudete) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 2518: To sleep, be sleeping. From kata and heudo; to lie down to rest, i.e. to fall asleep. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. resting? ἀναπαύεσθε (anapauesthe) Verb - Present Indicative Middle - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 373: From ana and pauo; to repose (be exempt), remain); by implication, to refresh. That is enough! ἀπέχει (apechei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 568: To have in full, be far, it is enough. From apo and echo; to have out, i.e. Receive in full; to keep away, i.e. Be distant. The ἡ (hē) Article - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. hour ὥρα (hōra) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 5610: Apparently a primary word; an 'hour'. has come. ἦλθεν (ēlthen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2064: To come, go. Look, ἰδοὺ (idou) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular Strong's 2400: See! Lo! Behold! Look! Second person singular imperative middle voice of eido; used as imperative lo! the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Son Υἱὸς (Huios) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 5207: A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a 'son', used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship. of Man ἀνθρώπου (anthrōpou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 444: A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being. is betrayed παραδίδοται (paradidotai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 3860: From para and didomi; to surrender, i.e yield up, intrust, transmit. into εἰς (eis) Preposition Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. the τὰς (tas) Article - Accusative Feminine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. hands χεῖρας (cheiras) Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural Strong's 5495: A hand. of sinners. ἁμαρτωλῶν (hamartōlōn) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's 268: Sinning, sinful, depraved, detestable. From hamartano; sinful, i.e. A sinner. 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