Mark 14:37

εὑρίσκει. As in the case of the braggart fig-tree (Mark 11:13), He discovers the fact by coming and seeing; and what He sees evokes an expression of surprise and disappointment. But the reality of His human nature is here most conspicuous in His prayers.

οὐκ ἴσχυσας. Hadst thou not strength? “Was thy will not strong enough to comply with My request during a single hour?” This shows that Christ’s prayer had lasted a considerable time; they had heard some of it, and then had fallen asleep—“for sorrow,” as Lk. in extenuation states. As on the Mount of Transfiguration, physical weariness had conquered, and He treads the winepress alone (Isaiah 63:3). The reproach is addressed to Peter the boaster, who had promised to die with Him, if need be (Mark 14:29; Mark 14:31), and the old name “Simon” is used here, as in John 21:7, perhaps to suggest that he was not acting in accordance with the new name, or to remind him of the time when he was called.