Mark
“And he said, Abba, Father, all things are possible unto thee; take away this cup from me: nevertheless not what I will, but what thou wilt.”
Mark 14:36
Mark 14:36 (KJV) speaks to surrender to God, prayer, and God's will — words set in Mark, the fast-moving Gospel of Jesus' works. It is the kind of verse worth reading slowly, more than once, and carrying with you through the day.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt.”
Matthew 26:39“Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.”
Matthew 6:10“Into thine hand I commit my spirit: thou hast redeemed me, O LORD God of truth.”
Psalms 31:5“Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.”
Psalms 37:5“Wherefore let them that suffer according to the will of God commit the keeping of their souls to him in well doing, as unto a faithful Creator.”
1 Peter 4:19“Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.”
Proverbs 16:3
Common questions
What does Mark 14:36 mean?
In the King James Version, Mark 14:36 reads: "And he said, Abba, Father, all things are possible unto thee; take away this cup from me: nevertheless not what I will, but what thou wilt." The verse speaks to surrender to God, prayer, and God's will. To read it well, take it in the flow of Mark 14 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Mark 14:36 in the King James Version?
Yes. "And he said, Abba, Father, all things are possible unto thee; take away this cup from me: nevertheless not what I will, but what thou wilt." is Mark 14:36 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Mark chapter 14.
What are some related Bible verses to Mark 14:36?
Verses that sit beside Mark 14:36 include Matthew 26:39, Matthew 6:10, and Psalms 31:5. Reading them alongside Mark 14:36 deepens the theme of surrender to God.
How can I pray with Mark 14:36?
Read Mark 14:36 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.