Mark 14

The chief priest and the Scribes seek occasion to put Christ to death 1 a woman anoints him at Bethany which deed Christ defends 3 He is by Judas sold for money by the chief priest priests 10causeth the pass-over to be made ready and eateth with his disciples 12 and reveals the treachery of Judas 18 institutes his supper 22 foretells his disciples of their scattering and Peter of his fall 27 Begins his suffering in the garden with great anguish and prayeth to the father 32 exhorting his disciples to watchfulness 37 is by Judas betrayed with a kiss 43 seized by the Jews 46 wherefore Peter cuts off the ear of the one of them 49 is forsaken for his disciples 50 brought before the council of the Jews 53 accused by false witnesses 56 examined by the high priest 60 As blasphemer declared guilty of death and reproachfully abused 63 Peter denies him thrice 66 and bewails it 72.

1. And the pass-over [see hereof Matthew 26:2] and the feast of the unleavened bread [so the feast of the pass-over is called because on that feast no leavened bread might be eaten for seven days together see Exodus 12:15 Leviticus 23:6] was two days after and the chief priest and Scribes sought how they might seize him by craft and put him to death

2. But they said not in the feast left perhaps there be an uproar among [Gr of] the people

3. And when he was in Bethany in the house of Simon the Leper where he sate at a table there came a woman [namely Mary the sister of Lazarus see Job 12:3] having an alabaster box with anointment of unsophisticated Nardus [Gr pistike that is faithful or upright but some translate it flowing or potable because it used also to be mingled with drink others anointment of spikenard see John 12:3] of great price and having broken the alabaster box she poured it on his head.

4. And there were some [of which the principal was Judas and Traitour see John12.4] which took that very ill by themselves and said wherefore is this waste made of ointment?

5. For the same might have been sold for above three hundred pence [Gr Denarii the value whereof is declared in Matthew 18:28 so that this sum would amount to ninety gilders and nine pounds steri] and those given to the poor and they were incensed against her [or grumbled with great discontent]

6. But Jesus said let her alone what do ye trouble her? She bathed wrought a good work on me

7. For the poor ye have always with you and when ye will ye can do them good but me ye have not always

8. She hath done that which she was able [Gr that which she had]she came before hand to anoint [or embalm]my body [as the custome was to embalm the bodies of emirrent persons with precious ointment made of several spices before they were buried to preserve them from purification see Genesis 50:26] for a preparation to the burial .

9. Verily I say unto ye whosoever this gospel [namely which I have hither to taught and published] shall be preached in the whole world there shall also be spoken of hat which she hath done for a memorial of her.

10. And Judas Iscariot one of the twelve went away to the chief priests for to deliver him up unto them

11. And they hearing that were glad promised to give him money [Gr silver namely thirty silver pence as Matthew 26:15]and he sought how he might conveniently deliver him up [Gr at a convenient time that is with good opportunity]

12. And on the first day of the unleavened bread when thy killed the Passover [that is according to Gods law they were to kill it as Luke speaks chapter 2. for the Jews this time killed it the day after and the reason whereof is given in the annotations on Matthew 26 verse 20] his disciples said unto hi where with thou that we go and prepare that thou mayest eat the Passover? [That is the paschal lamb a sacramental manner of speaking.]

13. And he sent forth two of his disciples and said unto them go your way into the city [namely Jerusalem where the pass over was to be killed and eaten Deuteronomy 16:5] and he shall a man meet you bearing a pitcher of water [or an earth vessel] follow him.

14. And there he entereth say to the master of the house saith where is the dinning room [Gr loosening relaxation that is the chamber here the guests are entertained] where I shall eat the Passover with my disciples?

15. And he shall shew you a great upper room dressed [Gr spread floored strawed] and prepared there make it ready for us

16. And his disciples went forth and came into the city and found it as he had said unto them and they made ready the pass-over.

17. And when it was become evening became with the twelve.

18. And as they sate and did eat Jesus said verily I say unto that one of you which eateth with me shall betray me.

19. And they began to be sorrowful one after another [Gr one after one] to say unto him is it I? And another is it I?

20. But he answered and said unto them it is one of the twelve [see Matthew 26:23] which dippeth in with me in the platter.

21. The son of man goeth away indeed as it is written of him but woe to that man whom the son of man is betrayed it were good for him if that man were not been born.

22. And as they did eat Jesus took bread and when he had blessed he brake it and gave it to them and said take eat that is my body of these words of institution of the Lords supper see the annotations on Matthew 26:26 and the following verse]

23. And took the cup and having given thanks having given to them and they all drank of the same [namely as Christ had commanded them Matthew 26:27]

24. And he said unto them that is my blood of the New Testament which is shed for many

25. Verily I say unto ye that I will no more drink of the fruit of the vine until that day when I shall drink the same new in the kingdom of God

26. And when they had sung an hymn or song of praise they went out in the Mount of Olives

27. And Jesus said unto them in the night ye shall all be offended at me [that is your faith will be shaken by that which shall befall me]for it is written I will smite the shepherd and the sheep shall be scattered .

28. But after that I shall be risen I will go before ye towards Galilee

29. And Peter said unto him though even all of them should be offended ye will not I be offended [namely at thee as is exrest Matthew 26 verse 33.]

30. And Jesus said unto him verily I say unto thee that today in the night before the cock shall have crowed twice [the other evangelist say simple before the cock shall crow or shall have crowed but Mark saith twice because the use commonly to crow at two several times once after midnight and once towards ay both which times are here to be understood] thou shalt deny me thrice.

31. but he said yet so much the more, although I must die thee, yet will I no wife denies thee. And in like manner also said they all.

32. And they came into a place [or, row, or ally of houses, or gardening: see matth. 26.26.] whose name was Gethsemane and he said unto his disciples, sit down here, until I shall have prayed.

33. And he took with Peter, and James and john, and began to be amazed and much distressed.

34. And said unto them, my soul is thorowly sorrowful, [or, on all sides] even unto death; Tarry ye here, and watch.

35. And being gone forth a little fell on the ground and prayed, if it were possible that hour [viz. of his grievous suffering now at hand] might pass from him. [Of this whole prayer, see the annotations on Matth. 16.39.]

36. And he said, abba, father, [Abba is a Syriack word signifying father: which word father the Evangelist addeth likewise, not only by way of exposition, but by that repetition, to set forth the exceeding great earnestness of Christ in prayer. See hereof, Romans 8:15. Galatians 4:6.] All things are possible unto thee: take this cup away from me; yet not what I will, but what thou (wilt).

37. And he came and sound them sleeping, and said unto Peter, Simon, sleepest thou? Canst thou not watch one hour?

38. Watch ye and pray, that ye come not into temptation, the spirit (indeed) is willing, nut the flesh is weak.

39. And being gone away again, he prayed, speaking the same words. [Gr. Word, r speech.]

40. And being returned, he found them sleeping again: for their eyes were heavy, and they knew not what to answer him.

41. And he came the third time, and said unto them, sleep on (now) [see Math. 26.45] and rest. It is enough: the hour is come. Behold, the son of man is delivered over into the hands of sinners. [That is, of the Gentiles: as Matth. 20.19.]

42. Arise, let us go: behold, he that betrayed me, is hard by.

43. And immediately while he yet spake, came Judas, who was one of the twelve, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, [Gr. Word: that is, spears, halberds, lances] (sent) from the chief priests, and the scribes and the elders.

44. And he betrayed him, had given them a common token, [that is, such a sign, or watch-word, which they should well understand among themselves] saying, he whom I shall kisse, that is he, lay hold on him, and lead him away securely.

45. And he was gone, he went presently unto him and said, Rabbi and kissed him.

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

47. And one of those that stood by, [namely, Simon Peter, as appears out of John 18:10] drawing the sword, smote the servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear.

48. And Jesus answering, said unto them; are ye come forth with swords and staves, as against a murderer, [or, high-way-robber] for to take me? [These words he speaks properly to some of the chief priests and captains of the temple, who had brought these souldiers along with them Luke 22:52.]

49. I was daily with you in the temple, teaching ye took me not; but (this comes to pass) [so Matthew relates this, chapter 26.56] that the scriptures might be fulfilled.

50. And they [viz. his disciples] forsaking him, fled all.

51. And a certain young man followed him, having a linen cloth put about [Gr. Cast about] upon the naked (body) and the young man laid hold on him. [These seem to have been some young souldiers. This passage is related to shew the fierceness of those that took Christ.]

52. And he leaving the linen cloth, fled from them naked.

53. And they led Jesus away to the high priest, namely, Caiaphas, see Matth. 26.57. John 18 verse 13.] and unto him assembled all the chief priests, and the elders, and the scribes.

54. And Peter followed him afar off into the very hall of the priest; and he was sitting together with the servants and so warmed himself by the fire. [Gr. By the light.]

55. And the chief priests, and the whole council [Gr. Synedrion. See thereof, Matth. 5.22.] sought withness against Jesus to put him to death, and found nothing.

56. For many witness falsly against him, and the witnesses were not agreeing.

57. And some rising up, [Matth. 26.61. tells of two, whereof the one spake otherwise then the other; as also the Evangelists do diversely relate their testimonies] witnessed falsely against him, saying,

58. We heard him say, I will break down this temple that is made with hands, and in three dayes build another, made without hands.

59. And neither so was their witness agreeing.

60. And the high priest standing in the midst asked Jesus, saying, Aswerest thou nothing? What do these witness against thee?

61. 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 (God)?

62. And Jesus said, I am, and ye shall see the son of man sit at the right (hand) of the power of God) [that is, at the powerful right hand of God] and come with the clouds of Heaven. [That is, upon the clouds, matth. 26.64. Or in the clouds, as Mark 13:26.]

63. And the high priest rending his cloaths, [Gr. Word his coats] said, what need have we yet of witness?

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

65. And some began to bespit him, and to cover his face and to smite him with fists and unto him, prophecy, and the servants gave him blowes on the cheeks, [or smote him with sticks or rods.]

66. And as Peter was beneath in the hall, there came one of the maid-servants of the maid-servants of the high priest.

67. And seeing Peter warning himself, she looked upon him, and said, thou also wast with Jesus of Nazareth. [Namely, as one of his disciples.]

68. But he denyed him, saying, I know (him) not neither know I what thou sayest. And he went out into the fore-house, [Or, porch] and the cock crew. [Namely, the first time as appears verse 72.]

69. And the servant seeing him again, [About an hour after. See Luke 22:59.] Began to say to those that stood by. This is one of them.

70. But he denyed it again. And a little after those that stood by, [namely, a servant of the high priest and kin to him whose ear Peter had cut off. See John 18:26.] said again unto Peter, truly thou art one of them; for thou art also a Galilean, and thy speech is like (theirs). [I.e. agreeth with their speech.]

71. And he begun to curse (himself) and to swear, I do not know this man of whom ye speak.

72. And the cock crowed the second time, and Peter remembered the word which Jesus had said unto him, before the cock shall crowed twice, thou shalt deny me thy ice. And getting himself thence or among the people. Or, beginning or bursting out; namely, into weeping] he wept.