Mark 14:42 kjv
Rise up, let us go; lo, he that betrayeth me is at hand.
Mark 14:42 nkjv
Rise, let us be going. See, My betrayer is at hand."
Mark 14:42 niv
Rise! Let us go! Here comes my betrayer!"
Mark 14:42 esv
Rise, let us be going; see, my betrayer is at hand."
Mark 14:42 nlt
Up, let's be going. Look, my betrayer is here!"
Mark 14 42 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Matt 26:46 | "Rise, let us be going; see, my betrayer is at hand." | Direct parallel in Matthew's Gospel, immediate aftermath of Gethsemane. |
| Luke 22:46 | "Why are you sleeping? Rise and pray that you may not enter into temptation." | Parallel command to "Rise" emphasizing prayer, linking to the disciples' failure. |
| Jn 18:1 | After saying these things, Jesus went out with His disciples... where there was a garden... | Transition from upper room discourse/prayer to the place of arrest. |
| Ps 41:9 | Even my close friend in whom I trusted, who ate my bread, has lifted his heel against me. | Prophetic reference to betrayal by a trusted companion. |
| Ps 55:12-14 | It is not an enemy... but you, a man, my equal, my companion, my intimate friend. | Reflects the personal anguish of being betrayed by a familiar acquaintance. |
| Zech 11:12-13 | "So they weighed out for my wages thirty pieces of silver... Throw it to the potter"—the magnificent price! | Prophecy regarding the price of betrayal, linking to Judas's recompense. |
| Acts 2:23 | This Jesus, delivered up according to the definite plan and foreknowledge of God... | Highlights the divine orchestrations behind Jesus' "handing over." |
| Acts 4:27-28 | For truly in this city there were gathered together... to do whatever Your hand and Your plan had predestined to take place. | Emphasizes that human actions fulfilled God's sovereign will concerning Christ's suffering. |
| Isa 53:7 | He was oppressed, and He was afflicted, yet He opened not His mouth; like a lamb that is led to the slaughter... | Points to Christ's submissive acceptance of His Passion. |
| Jn 12:27 | "Now is my soul troubled. And what shall I say? 'Father, save me from this hour'? But for this purpose I have come to this hour." | Jesus' acceptance of the "hour" of suffering, foreshadowing Gethsemane's resolve. |
| Jn 13:1 | ...Jesus knew that His hour had come to depart out of this world to the Father... | Foreknowledge of His "hour" to suffer and return to the Father. |
| Jn 16:32 | Behold, the hour is coming, indeed it has come, when you will be scattered... | Reference to the "hour" when disciples would abandon Him and betrayal unfolds. |
| Rom 8:32 | He who did not spare His own Son but gave Him up for us all... | God "handed over" Jesus as a supreme act of love, reflecting "paradidous." |
| Gal 1:4 | who gave Himself for our sins to deliver us from the present evil age... | Jesus' voluntary self-offering aligns with His willingness to be "handed over." |
| Heb 5:7-8 | In the days of His flesh, Jesus offered up prayers... he learned obedience through what he suffered... | Connects Gethsemane prayer to Christ's obedience through suffering. |
| Phil 2:8 | ...He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. | Links obedience to sacrificial death, aligning with Jesus' resolve. |
| 1 Pet 4:7 | The end of all things is at hand; therefore be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers. | Theme of vigilance and preparedness as an important hour approaches. |
| Rev 22:20 | "Surely I am coming soon." Amen. Come, Lord Jesus! | Future "at hand" emphasis for the faithful, echoing immediacy of divine events. |
| Lk 12:35 | "Stay dressed for action and keep your lamps burning..." | Metaphorical command to readiness and preparedness for a crucial event. |
| Dan 9:26 | And after the sixty-two weeks, an anointed one shall be cut off... | Broad prophetic background indicating the cutting off of the Messiah. |
| Jn 13:21 | "Truly, truly, I say to you, one of you will betray me." | Jesus' earlier prediction of the betrayal, showing His foreknowledge. |
| Mt 27:3 | When Judas, his betrayer, saw that Jesus was condemned, he changed his mind... | Confirms Judas's role as "the betrayer" in the passion narrative. |
| Mk 14:35 | And going a little farther, He fell on the ground and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass from Him. | Direct preceding context, emphasizing the "hour" and Jesus' prayer. |
| Mk 14:41 | "It is enough; the hour has come. The Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners." | The immediately preceding verse, where Jesus notes the "hour" and the betrayal, leading directly to the command. |
Mark 14 verses
Mark 14 42 Meaning
This verse captures Jesus' shift from agonizing prayer in Gethsemane to resolute action, signifying His complete acceptance of the Father's will. It is a direct command to His slumbering disciples to prepare for the inevitable, acknowledging the imminent arrival of Judas, His betrayer, who would initiate His arrest and Passion. Despite the betrayal, Jesus confronts the moment with divine foresight and sovereign initiative, signaling the commencement of His ultimate sacrifice.
Mark 14 42 Context
Mark 14:42 concludes Jesus' fervent prayers in Gethsemane (Mark 14:32-41), where He repeatedly sought the Father's will concerning the "hour" of His suffering. His disciples—Peter, James, and John—repeatedly fell asleep despite His admonitions to "watch and pray." The verse marks a crucial pivot point: from internal spiritual agony and private prayer, Jesus transitions to external, resolute action and public confrontation. His announcement that the betrayer is "at hand" signifies the imminent fulfillment of God's redemptive plan through the arrest, trial, and crucifixion. This entire sequence unfolds during the Passover, a highly significant time for Israel, further emphasizing the sacrificial nature of Jesus' forthcoming death as the true Passover Lamb.
Mark 14 42 Word analysis
- Rise (Greek: Egeiresthe - ἐγείρεσθε): An imperative command, indicating an immediate call to action. It implies an awakening from their spiritual stupor, contrasting with their physical slumber. This "rising" is not merely physical but also a summons to face the gravity of the unfolding events with alertness and resolve, similar to how one might "rise" to a challenge.
- let us be going (Greek: agomen - ἄγωμεν): This is a hortatory subjunctive, translating to "let us go" or "let us lead the way." It shows Jesus taking the initiative. He is not fleeing or being dragged away; rather, He leads His disciples to meet the approaching danger, embodying courage and control, even in betrayal. This collective pronoun includes the disciples, signaling that they must also face this reality.
- see (Greek: Idou - ἰδού): An interjection meaning "behold!" or "look!" It demands immediate attention and highlights the startling, imminent reality. It serves to dramatically introduce the crucial piece of information about the approaching betrayer, emphasizing the sudden shift from prayer to confrontation.
- my betrayer (Greek: ho paradidous me - ὁ παραδιδούς με):
- ho paradidous: A present active participle meaning "the one who is handing Me over" or "the one who is betraying Me." This verb (paradidōmi) has a complex theological meaning. While it signifies Judas's act of treason (betrayal), it also points to God's sovereign act of "handing over" His Son for humanity's salvation (Rom 8:32, Isa 53:12) and Jesus's voluntary act of "handing over" His life (Jn 10:18, Gal 2:20).
- me: The possessive pronoun "my" makes the betrayal profoundly personal. It's not just "a" betrayer, but specifically "my" betrayer, highlighting the deep personal anguish caused by Judas, who was one of His chosen twelve.
- is at hand (Greek: eggiken - ἤγγικεν): A perfect active indicative, meaning "has drawn near" or "is imminent/already close." This emphasizes the immediate proximity and the certainty of the event. It is not something that will happen, but something that has already arrived and is ready to unfold.
- "Rise, let us be going": This phrase exemplifies Jesus' decisive shift from internal wrestling to outward, resolute action. It’s an authoritative command after His submission to God's will. It shows His willingness to walk into the foreordained event, leading the way despite knowing the suffering that awaits. It underscores Jesus' leadership, even in this dark hour, not fleeing, but confidently moving towards His destiny.
- "see, my betrayer is at hand": This announces the immediate commencement of His Passion. It highlights Jesus' full awareness of Judas's perfidy and His foreknowledge of events. The active portrayal of Judas ("my betrayer" as "the one handing me over") is critical. It signals that human malice, though real, fits within a larger divine plan of being "handed over" for salvation.
Mark 14 42 Bonus section
The passive implication in the Greek word paradidōmi (transliterated often as 'par-a-did'-o-mee), translated here as "betrayer," carries a significant dual layer of meaning in Mark’s Gospel and beyond. While Judas actively "hands over" or "betrays" Jesus to the authorities, the same verb is consistently used to describe God "handing over" Jesus to death, or Jesus Himself "handing over" His life as a ransom (e.g., Mk 9:31, 10:33, 14:41; Rom 4:25, 8:32). This dual meaning subtly implies that even human malice and betrayal operate within the sovereign boundaries of God’s redemptive plan. Judas's action, while his own sinful choice, served as a means for the greater purpose of God's Son being handed over for the salvation of humanity, demonstrating divine sovereignty working through human agency. Jesus' calm announcement is not just about Judas's proximity but also about the unfolding of a foreordained cosmic event.
Mark 14 42 Commentary
Mark 14:42 reveals Jesus' divine resolve following His Gethsemane ordeal. Having wrestled with His human will and fully submitted to the Father's purpose, He emerges from prayer not in fear, but with commanding authority. His call for the drowsy disciples to "Rise" and "be going" signifies His readiness to face His "hour," embracing the painful fulfillment of His mission. The imminent arrival of "my betrayer" is acknowledged without panic, illustrating Jesus' complete foreknowledge and control. This pivotal moment underscores that while Judas’s act was undeniably an act of human betrayal, it also paradoxically served as the catalyst for the ultimate divine handing over—Jesus' self-sacrifice for the world's redemption. This verse beautifully captures the transition from spiritual preparation to the profound execution of God’s redemptive plan through suffering.