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Mark 14:52

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What does Mark 14:52 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “but he left the linen cloth, and fled naked.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

but he left the linen cloth, and fled naked.
Mark 14:52 — 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.
50And they all left him, and fled.
51And a certain young man followed with him, having a linen cloth cast about him, over [his] naked [body]: and they lay hold on him;
52but he left the linen cloth, and fled naked.
53And they led Jesus away to the high priest: and there come together with him all the chief priests and the elders and the scribes.
54And Peter had followed him afar off, even within, into the court of the high priest; and he was sitting with the officers, and warming himself in the light [of the fire].
55Now the chief priests and the whole council sought witness against Jesus to put him to death; and found it not.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And he left the linen cloth, etc..] “In their hands”, so the Persic version renders it; just as Joseph left his garment in the hands of his mistress, (<013912>Genesis 39:12); and fled from them naked; to the house from whence he came. The Syriac, Arabic, Persic, and Ethiopic versions, leave out the words “from them”.”
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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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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Mar 13:14-16; Gen 39:12; Job 2:4 Mark 14:53”
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