And Jesus said, I am: and you shall see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven.
I am.
Mark 15:2 And Pilate asked him, Art thou the King of the Jews? And he answering said unto him, Thou sayest it.
Matthew 26:64 Jesus saith unto him, Thou hast said: nevertheless I say unto you, Hereafter shall ye see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven.
Matthew 27:11 And Jesus stood before the governor: and the governor asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And Jesus said unto him, Thou sayest.
the Son.
Mark 13:26 And then shall they see the Son of man coming in the clouds with great power and glory.
Mark 16:19 So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God.
Psalm 110:1 A Psalm of David. The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool.
“and you will see the Son of Man”
The title "Son of Man" is one Jesus frequently uses for Himself, drawing from Daniel 7:13-14, where the Son of Man is a heavenly figure given authority, glory, and sovereign power. This title emphasizes both Jesus' humanity and His divine authority. In the context of Mark 14, Jesus is speaking to the Sanhedrin, predicting that they will witness His exaltation and vindication, despite their current judgment against Him.
sitting at the right hand of Power
The phrase "right hand of Power" refers to a position of honor and authority. In Jewish culture, the right hand is a place of privilege and strength. This imagery is drawn from Psalm 110:1, where David speaks of the Lord inviting his Lord to sit at His right hand. By using this imagery, Jesus is claiming a unique and authoritative position alongside God, which would have been understood as a bold assertion of His divine status.
and coming with the clouds of heaven.”
This imagery is also rooted in Daniel 7:13, where the Son of Man comes with the clouds of heaven. In biblical literature, clouds often signify divine presence and glory, as seen in the theophanies of the Old Testament (e.g., Exodus 19:9, 1 Kings 8:10-11). Jesus' reference to coming with the clouds suggests His future return in glory and judgment, a key aspect of Christian eschatology. This statement serves as a prophetic declaration of His second coming, when He will be revealed in full majesty and power.
• Jesus gives an unambiguous, literal answer to the high priest’s question, identifying Himself as the Messiah and Son of God.
• His “I am” echoes God’s self-revelation to Moses—“I AM WHO I AM” (Exodus 3:14)—and His own words, “Before Abraham was born, I am” (John 8:58).
• By claiming the divine name, Jesus affirms:
– His eternal existence.
– His equality with the Father (John 10:30).
– His right to receive worship (Matthew 14:33).
• “Son of Man” is Jesus’ favorite self-designation, rooted in Daniel 7:13-14, where a heavenly figure is given everlasting dominion.
• The priests will “see” Him—not merely hear about Him—highlighting the certainty and visibility of His future vindication (Revelation 1:7).
• The title blends His humanity (Mark 10:45) with His divine authority (Matthew 9:6).
• “Right hand” signifies the place of highest honor and shared authority (Psalm 110:1).
• “Power” is a reverent way of referring to God the Father.
• After His resurrection, Jesus literally took this seat (Acts 2:32-36; Hebrews 1:3), exercising:
– Sovereign rule over creation (Ephesians 1:20-22).
– Priestly intercession for believers (Romans 8:34).
– Headship of the Church (Colossians 1:18).
• Clouds in Scripture often mark God’s manifest presence (Exodus 13:21; Matthew 17:5).
• Daniel 7:13 pictures the Son of Man arriving “with the clouds,” a scene Jesus claims for Himself.
• His return will be:
– Visible (Acts 1:11).
– Glorious (Matthew 24:30).
– Triumphant over all opposition (2 Thessalonians 1:7-10).
• Believers will be gathered to Him “in the clouds” (1 Thessalonians 4:16-17), sharing in His victory.
Mark 14:62 records Jesus’ clear, authoritative self-revelation. He proclaims His divine identity (“I am”), His messianic role (“Son of Man”), His exaltation (“sitting at the right hand of Power”), and His future, bodily return (“coming with the clouds of heaven”). Every phrase is a literal promise: Jesus is God, now reigning, and soon to appear in unmistakable glory.
Verse 62. - To this question our Lord returns a plain and candid answer, out of reverence for the Divine Name which, as St. Matthew and St. Luke tell us, had been invoked by the high priest, and also respect for the office of the high priest, by whom he had been put upon his oath. St. Chrysostom says that our Lord answered thus that he might leave without excuse all those who listened to him, who would not hereafter be able to plead in the day of judgment that, when our Lord was solemnly asked in the council whether he was the Son of God, he had either refused to answer, or had answered evasively. This answer of our Lord is full of majesty and sublimity. He is arraigned as a criminal, standing in the midst of the chief priests and scribes,his bitter enemies; and it is as though he said, "You, O Caiaphas, and you the chief priests and elders of the Jews, are now unjustly condemning me as a false prophet and a false Christ; but the day is at hand when I, who am now a prisoner at your judgment seat, shall sit on the throne of glory as the Judge of you and of all mankind. You are now about to condemn me to the death of the cross; but I shall then sit in judgment upon you, and condemn you for this terrible guilt of slaying me, who am the true God and the Judge of the world."