📖 Mark — Chapter 14 (KJV)
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Mark 14:1 After Rtwo days was the feast of the passover, and of unleavened bread: and the chief priests and the scribes sought how they might take him by craft, and put him to death.
Mark 14:2 But they said, RNot on the feast day, lest there be an uproar of the people.
Mark 14:3 And Rbeing in Bethany in the house of Simon the leper, as he sat at meat, there came a woman having an alabaster box of ointment of spikenard very precious; and she brake the box, and poured it on his head.
Mark 14:4 And Rthere were some that had indignation within themselves, and said, Why was this waste of the ointment made?
Mark 14:5 For it might have been sold for more than three hundred Rpence, and have been given to the poor. And they murmured against her.
Mark 14:6 And Jesus said, RLet her alone; why trouble ye her? she hath wrought a good work on me.
Mark 14:7 For ye have the poor with you always, and whensoever ye will ye may do them good: Rbut me ye have not always.
Mark 14:8 She Rhath done what she could: she is come aforehand to anoint my body to the burying.
Mark 14:9 Verily I say unto you, RWheresoever this gospel shall be preached throughout the whole world, this also that she hath done shall be spoken of for a memorial of her.
Mark 14:10 And RJudas Iscariot, one of the twelve, went unto the chief priests, to betray him unto them.
Mark 14:11 And when they heard it, Rthey were glad, and promised to give him money. And he sought how he might conveniently betray him.
Mark 14:12 And Rthe first day of unleavened bread, when they killed the passover, his disciples said unto him, Where wilt thou that we go and prepare that thou mayest eat the passover?
Mark 14:13 And he sendeth forth two of his disciples, and saith unto them, Go ye into the city, and there shall meet you a man bearing a pitcher of water: follow him.
Mark 14:14 And wheresoever he shall go in, say ye to the goodman of the house, RThe Master saith, Where is the guestchamber, where I shall eat the passover with my disciples?
Mark 14:15 And Rhe will shew you a large upper room furnished and prepared: there make ready for us.
Mark 14:16 And his disciples went forth, and came into the city, Rand found as he had said unto them: and they made ready the passover.
Mark 14:17 RAnd in the evening he cometh with the twelve.
Mark 14:18 And as they sat and did eat, Jesus said, RVerily I say unto you, One of you which eateth with me shall betray me.
Mark 14:19 And they began to be sorrowful, Rand to say unto him one by one, Is it I? and another said, Is it I?
Mark 14:20 And he answered and said unto them, RIt is one of the twelve, that dippeth with me in the dish.
Mark 14:21 The Son of man indeed Rgoeth, as it is written of him: but woe to that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! good were it for that man if he had never been born.
Mark 14:22 And as they did eat, Jesus took bread, Rand blessed, and brake it, and gave to them, and said, Take, eat: this is my body.
Mark 14:23 And he took the cup, and Rwhen he had given thanks, he gave it to them: and they all drank of it.
Mark 14:24 And he said unto them, RThis is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many.
Mark 14:25 Verily I say unto you, RI will drink no more of the fruit of the vine, until that day that I drink it new in the kingdom of God.
Mark 14:26 And when they had Rsung an hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives.
Mark 14:27 And Jesus saith unto them, RAll ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered.
Mark 14:28 RBut after that I am risen, I will go before you into Galilee.
Mark 14:29 But Peter said unto him, RAlthough all shall be offended, yet will not I.
Mark 14:30 And Jesus saith unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That Rthis day, even in this night, before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice.
Mark 14:31 But Rhe spake the more vehemently, If I should die with thee, I will not deny thee in any wise. Likewise also said they all.
Mark 14:32 And Rthey came to a place which was named Gethsemane: and he saith to his disciples, Sit ye here, while I shall pray.
Mark 14:33 And he taketh with him RPeter and James and John, and began to be sore amazed, and to be very heavy;
Mark 14:34 And saith unto them, RMy soul is exceeding sorrowful unto death: tarry ye here, and watch.
Mark 14:35 And he went forward a little, Rand fell on the ground, and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass from him.
Mark 14:36 And he said, RAbba, Father, all things are possible unto thee; take away this cup from me: nevertheless not what I will, but what thou wilt.
Mark 14:37 And he cometh, Rand findeth them sleeping, and saith unto Peter, Simon, sleepest thou? couldest not thou watch one hour?
Mark 14:38 RWatch ye and pray, lest ye enter into temptation. The spirit truly is ready, but the flesh is weak.
Mark 14:39 And again Rhe went away, and prayed, and spake the same words.
Mark 14:40 And when he returned, he found them asleep again, (for their eyes were heavy,) Rneither wist they what to answer him.
Mark 14:41 And he cometh the third time, and saith unto them, RSleep 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.
Mark 14:42 RRise up, let us go; lo, he that betrayeth me is at hand.
Mark 14:43 And immediately, Rwhile he yet spake, cometh Judas, one of the twelve, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and the scribes and the elders.
Mark 14:44 And he that betrayed him had given them Ra token, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he; take him, and lead him away safely.
Mark 14:45 And as soon as he was come, he goeth straightway to him, and saith, Master, master; and kissed him.
Mark 14:46 RAnd they laid their hands on him, and took him.
Mark 14:47 And one of them that stood by drew a sword, and smote a servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear.
Mark 14:48 And Jesus answered and said unto them, RAre ye come out, as against a thief, with swords and with staves to take me?
Mark 14:49 I Rwas daily with you in the temple teaching, and ye took me not: but the scriptures must be fulfilled.
Mark 14:50 RAnd they all forsook him, and fled.
Mark 14:51 And there followed him a certain young man, having a linen cloth cast about his naked body; and the young men laid hold on him:
Mark 14:52 RAnd he left the linen cloth, and fled from them naked.
Mark 14:53 And Rthey led Jesus away to the high priest: and with him were assembled all the chief priests and the elders and the scribes.
Mark 14:54 And RPeter followed him afar off, even into the palace of the high priest: and he sat with the servants, and warmed himself at the fire.
Mark 14:55 And the chief priests and all the council Rsought for witness against Jesus to put him to death; and found none.
Mark 14:56 For many bare false witness against him, but their witness agreed not together.
Mark 14:57 And there arose certain, Rand bare false witness against him, saying,
Mark 14:58 We heard him say, I will destroy this temple that is made with hands, and within three days I will build another made without hands.
Mark 14:59 But neither so did their witness agree together.
Mark 14:60 And the high priest stood up in the midst, and asked Jesus, saying, Answerest thou nothing? what is it which these witness against thee?
Mark 14:61 But Rhe 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?
Mark 14:62 And Jesus said, RI am: and ye shall see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven.
Mark 14:63 Then the high priest rent Rhis clothes, and saith, What need we any further witnesses?
Mark 14:64 Ye have heard the blasphemy: what think ye? And they all condemned him to be guilty of death.
Mark 14:65 And some began to spit on him, and to cover his face, and to buffet him, and to say unto him, Prophesy: and the servants did strike him with the palms of their hands.
Mark 14:66 And as Peter was beneath in the palace, there cometh Rone of the maids of the high priest:
Mark 14:67 And when she saw Peter warming himself, she looked upon him, and said, And thou also wast with RJesus of Nazareth.
Mark 14:68 But Rhe denied, saying, I know not, neither understand I what thou sayest. And he went out into the porch; and the cock crew.
Mark 14:69 And Ra maid saw him again, and began to say to them that stood by, This is one of them.
Mark 14:70 And he denied it again. And Ra little after, they that stood by said again to Peter, Surely thou art one of them: for thou art a Galilaean, and thy speech agreeth thereto.
Mark 14:71 But he began to curse and to swear, saying, I know not this man of whom ye speak.
Mark 14:72 And Rthe second time the cock crew. And Peter called to mind the word that Jesus said unto him, Before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice. And when he thought thereon, he wept.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
Mark 14:1–25 — Anointing and betrayal precede the Passover meal
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Leaders plot, a woman anoints Jesus, and Judas offers betrayal. Jesus prepares the Passover with the disciples, announces betrayal, and gives bread and the cup with words concerning his body, blood, and kingdom.
Key Truth: Value Jesus’ self-giving above calculations of advantage.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “And as they did eat, Jesus took ____ , and blessed, and brake it, and gave to them, …” (Mark 14:22)
Find it in Mark 14:22 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “And he ____ forth two of his disciples, and saith unto them, Go …” (Mark 14:13)
Find it in Mark 14:13 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “And as they sat and did eat, Jesus said, ____ I say unto you, One of you which eateth with …” (Mark 14:18)
Find it in Mark 14:18 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Mark 14:26–52 — Watchful prayer is needed as the arrest approaches
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Jesus foretells scattering and Peter’s denial, prays in Gethsemane, and calls the sleepy disciples to watch and pray. Judas arrives, Jesus is seized, and his companions flee.
Key Truth: Meet weakness with prayer and obedient trust.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “And when they had ____ an hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives.” (Mark 14:26)
Find it in Mark 14:26 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “… again he went away, and prayed, and spake the same ____ .” (Mark 14:39)
Find it in Mark 14:39 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “And he ____ the linen cloth, and fled from them naked.” (Mark 14:52)
Find it in Mark 14:52 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Mark 14:53–72 — Jesus testifies while Peter denies him
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Before the council, false testimony fails to agree and Jesus answers the high priest concerning the Christ and Son of man. He is condemned and abused; Peter repeatedly denies knowing him and breaks down when the cock crows.
Key Truth: Let conviction about failure lead to honest repentance.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “… chief priests and all the council sought for witness against ____ to put him to death; and found none.” (Mark 14:55)
Find it in Mark 14:55 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “____ the high priest rent his clothes, and saith, What need …” (Mark 14:63)
Find it in Mark 14:63 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “And the ____ time the cock crew. And Peter called to mind the …” (Mark 14:72)
Find it in Mark 14:72 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
Zechariah 13:7 — Jesus recalls the struck shepherd and scattered sheep before the arrest.
This related passage is selected for its connection with this chapter. It is separate from the chapter text.
Reflect and Apply
What situation calls for watchful prayer rather than overconfidence?
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. Which account best distinguishes Mark 14:1–25 (Anointing and betrayal precede the Passover meal) from the other movements of this chapter?
2. Which account best distinguishes Mark 14:26–52 (Watchful prayer is needed as the arrest approaches) from the other movements of this chapter?
3. Which account best distinguishes Mark 14:53–72 (Jesus testifies while Peter denies him) from the other movements of this chapter?
4. Why are watching and praying necessary despite readiness of spirit?
5. How does the disciples' conduct at the arrest contrast with loyalty?
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