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A Prayer from the Dust
Commentators note that Jesus didn't just kneel; he "fell on the ground." The original Greek suggests a continuous or repeated action of falling and praying. This physical collapse demonstrates the overwhelming weight of his spiritual agony, a posture of intense and desperate supplication before the Father.
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AT Robertson
On Mark 14:35
Fell on the ground (επιπτεν επ της γης). Descriptive imperfect. See him falling. Matthew has the aorist επεσεν.
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Charles Spurgeon
On Mark 14:35–36
19th Century
Preacher
And fell on the ground, and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass from him. And he said, Abba, Father, all things are possible …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Mark 14:35
Jesus did not die serenely; he was the Lamb of God bearing the penalty for the sins of all humankind. The wrath of God was turned loose on him. Onl…
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John Gill
On Mark 14:35
17th Century
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Matthew Henry
On Mark 14:32–42
17th Century
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Christ's sufferings began with the most severe of all: those in His soul. He began to be greatly distressed���words not used in Matthew, but very f…