Mark 14:49

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Mark 14:49 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “I was daily with you in the temple teaching, and ye took me not: but [this is done] that the scriptures might be fulfilled.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

I was daily with you in the temple teaching, and ye took me not: but [this is done] that the scriptures might be fulfilled.
Mark 14:49 — American Standard Version

Context — Mark 14

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
49I was daily with you in the temple teaching, and ye took me not: but [this is done] that the scriptures might be fulfilled.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“I was daily with you in the temple, etc..] That is, for several days past; ever since he made his public entry into Jerusalem: teaching; the people, in a public manner: and ye took me not; did not attempt to lay hands on him, seize him, and carry him away; which he signifies might have been easily done; (see Gill on “<402655>Matthew 26:55”). But the Scriptures must be fulfilled: which spoke of the betraying him by Judas; and of their taking him in this private and secret manner; and of the flight of the disciples from him next mentioned; (see Gill on “<402656>Matthew 26:56”).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“See the notes at Matthew 26:47-57. Mark 14:45 Master, Master - As if expressing great joy that he had found him again. Mark 14:51 A certain young man - Who this was we have no means of determining, but it seems not improbable that he may have been the owner of the garden, and that he may have had an understanding with Jesus that he should visit it for retirement when he withdrew from the city. That he was not one of the apostles is clear. It is probable that be was roused from sleep by the noise made by the rabble, and came to render any aid in his power in quelling the disturbance. It is not known why this circumstance is recorded by Mark. It is omitted by all the other evangelists. It may…”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“14:49 But everything was taking place to fulfill what the Scriptures say about Jesus. Mark thus reassured his readers that these events were part of God’s divine plan. See Isa 53:7-9.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“was: Mar 11:15-18, Mar 11:27, Mar 12:35; Mat 21:23-27; Luk 19:47, Luk 19:48, Luk 20:1, Luk 20:2, Luk 21:37, Luk 21:38; Joh 7:28-30, Joh 7:37, Joh 8:2, Joh 8:12, Joh 10:23, Joh 18:20 but: Psa. 22:1-31, 69:1-36; Isa 53:1-12; Dan 9:24-26; Mat 26:54, Mat 26:56; Luk 22:37; Luk 24:25-27, Luk 24:44, Luk 24:45 Mark 14:50”
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