Mark 14:41
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.
Original Language Analysis
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
1 of 27
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
ἦλθεν
he cometh
G2064
ἦλθεν
he cometh
Strong's:
G2064
Word #:
2 of 27
to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
τὸ
G3588
τὸ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
3 of 27
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
τρίτον
the third time
G5154
τρίτον
the third time
Strong's:
G5154
Word #:
4 of 27
third; neuter (as noun) a third part, or (as adverb) a (or the) third time, thirdly
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
5 of 27
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
λέγει
saith
G3004
λέγει
saith
Strong's:
G3004
Word #:
6 of 27
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an
αὐτοῖς
unto them
G846
αὐτοῖς
unto them
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
7 of 27
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
Καθεύδετε
Sleep on
G2518
Καθεύδετε
Sleep on
Strong's:
G2518
Word #:
8 of 27
to lie down to rest, i.e., (by implication) to fall asleep (literally or figuratively)
τὸ
G3588
τὸ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
9 of 27
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
11 of 27
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
ἀναπαύεσθε·
take your rest
G373
ἀναπαύεσθε·
take your rest
Strong's:
G373
Word #:
12 of 27
(reflexively) to repose (literally or figuratively (be exempt), remain); by implication, to refresh
ἦλθεν
he cometh
G2064
ἦλθεν
he cometh
Strong's:
G2064
Word #:
14 of 27
to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
ἡ
G3588
ἡ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
15 of 27
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
παραδίδοται
is betrayed
G3860
παραδίδοται
is betrayed
Strong's:
G3860
Word #:
18 of 27
to surrender, i.e yield up, entrust, transmit
ὁ
G3588
ὁ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
19 of 27
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
υἱὸς
the Son
G5207
υἱὸς
the Son
Strong's:
G5207
Word #:
20 of 27
a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
τοῦ
G3588
τοῦ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
21 of 27
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
εἰς
into
G1519
εἰς
into
Strong's:
G1519
Word #:
23 of 27
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
τὰς
G3588
τὰς
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
24 of 27
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
χεῖρας
the hands
G5495
χεῖρας
the hands
Strong's:
G5495
Word #:
25 of 27
the hand (literally or figuratively (power); especially (by hebraism) a means or instrument)
Cross References
Mark 14:35And he went forward a little, and fell on the ground, and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass from him.Mark 9:31For 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.John 17:1These words spake Jesus, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, Father, the hour is come; glorify thy Son, that thy Son also may glorify thee:
Historical Context
"The hour" (ἡ ὥρα, hē hōra) in John's Gospel repeatedly refers to Jesus' crucifixion hour, predetermined by the Father. First-century Jewish expectations anticipated Messiah conquering sinners, not being conquered by them. Jesus' willing submission to "sinners' hands" radically redefined messianic victory as sacrificial suffering.
Questions for Reflection
- How does the contrast between "Son of Man" (Daniel's glorious figure) and "hands of sinners" challenge your understanding of Christ's humiliation?
- What does Jesus' statement "the hour is come" teach about divine sovereignty over timing in redemptive history and your own life?
- How should the urgency of "the hour is come" affect your response to God's current calling in your life?
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Analysis & Commentary
And he cometh the third time—biblical pattern of three (Jonah's three days, Peter's three denials, Christ's third-day resurrection) marks finality. Sleep on now, and take your rest: it is enough (καθεύδετε τὸ λοιπὸν καὶ ἀναπαύεσθε· ἀπέχει, katheudete to loipon kai anapaueste; apechei)—this phrase puzzles interpreters. Some read it as permission ("Go ahead, sleep"), others as ironic rebuke ("Still sleeping?"), others as resignation ("The time for watching is over").
The hour is come; behold, the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners. The verb παραδίδοται (paradidotai, "is betrayed") appears in present tense, indicating the betrayal process has begun. Son of man (ὁ υἱὸς τοῦ ἀνθρώπου, ho huios tou anthrōpou) references Daniel 7:13's glorious figure—yet this Son of Man is delivered to "sinners" (ἁμαρτωλῶν, hamartōlōn), the term used for the worst outcasts. Glory descends to shame; King submits to sinners' hands.