Mark 14:50
Mark 14:50 in Multiple Translations
Then everyone deserted Him and fled.
And they all forsook him, and fled.
And they all left him, and fled.
And they all went away from him in fear.
Then all Jesus' disciples deserted him and ran away.
Then they all forsooke him, and fled.
And having left him they all fled;
They all left him, and fled.
And they all forsook him, and fled.
Then his disciples leaving him, all fled away.
All the disciples at once left him and ran away.
Then Jesus’s followers got frightened, and they ran away and left him there.
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Greek Word Reference — Mark 14:50
Study Notes — Mark 14:50
- Context
- Cross References
- Mark 14:50 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Mark 14:50
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Mark 14:50
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Mark 14:50
- Ellicott's Commentary on Mark 14:50
- Cambridge Bible on Mark 14:50
- Whedon's Commentary on Mark 14:50
- Sermons on Mark 14:50
Context — The Betrayal of Jesus
50Then everyone deserted Him and fled.
51One young man who had been following Jesus was wearing a linen cloth around his body. They caught hold of him, 52but he pulled free of the linen cloth and ran away naked.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Mark 14:27 | Then Jesus said to them, “You will all fall away, for it is written: ‘I will strike the Shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered.’ |
| 2 | John 16:32 | “Look, an hour is coming and has already come when you will be scattered, each to his own home, and you will leave Me all alone. Yet I am not alone, because the Father is with Me. |
| 3 | Psalms 88:18 | You have removed my beloved and my friend; darkness is my closest companion. |
| 4 | 2 Timothy 4:16 | At my first defense, no one stood with me, but everyone deserted me. May it not be charged against them. |
| 5 | Psalms 88:7–8 | Your wrath weighs heavily upon me; all Your waves have submerged me. Selah You have removed my friends from me; You have made me repulsive to them; I am confined and cannot escape. |
| 6 | Psalms 38:11 | My beloved and friends shun my disease, and my kinsmen stand at a distance. |
| 7 | Isaiah 63:3 | “I have trodden the winepress alone, and no one from the nations was with Me. I trampled them in My anger and trod them down in My fury; their blood spattered My garments, and all My clothes were stained. |
| 8 | Job 19:13–14 | He has removed my brothers from me; my acquaintances have abandoned me. My kinsmen have failed me, and my friends have forgotten me. |
| 9 | John 18:8 | “I told you that I am He,” Jesus replied. “So if you are looking for Me, let these men go.” |
Mark 14:50 Summary
[In Mark 14:50, we see that everyone deserted Jesus and fled, which shows that even His closest followers were afraid and unsure of what to do. This event fulfills the Scriptures, as Jesus said in Mark 14:49, and is a fulfillment of the prophecy in Zechariah 13:7. Jesus' experience of being deserted and fled from can be a comfort to us when we feel abandoned or isolated, and reminds us that following Him may come with a cost, as He taught in Matthew 10:22 and Matthew 16:24. By reflecting on this verse, we can learn to be more faithful and courageous in our own walk with God.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did everyone desert Jesus and flee?
Everyone deserted Jesus and fled because they were afraid of the Roman authorities and the potential consequences of being associated with Him, as seen in Mark 14:50, and also because Jesus had said that this would happen, fulfilling the Scriptures, as stated in Mark 14:49 and referenced in Zechariah 13:7.
What does it mean that the Scriptures would be fulfilled?
The Scriptures being fulfilled refers to the prophecies and promises made in the Old Testament, such as in Psalm 41:9 and Zechariah 13:7, which spoke of the Messiah being rejected and deserted by His own people, and Jesus' statement in Mark 14:49 shows that He was aware of these prophecies and their fulfillment.
Is this event a fulfillment of any specific Old Testament prophecy?
Yes, this event is a fulfillment of the prophecy in Zechariah 13:7, which says 'Awake, O sword, against My Shepherd, against the Man who is My Associate, declares the LORD of hosts. Strike the Shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered; I will turn My hand against the little ones.'
How does this event relate to Jesus' teachings on discipleship?
This event relates to Jesus' teachings on discipleship, such as in Matthew 10:22 and Matthew 16:24, which emphasize the cost of following Him and the potential for persecution and abandonment, and Mark 14:50 shows that even Jesus' closest followers were not immune to this reality.
Reflection Questions
- What would I have done if I were in the disciples' place, and how can I learn from their example to be more faithful in my own walk with God?
- How does Jesus' experience of being deserted and fled from relate to my own experiences of feeling abandoned or isolated, and what comfort can I find in His example?
- In what ways can I identify with the fear and uncertainty that led the disciples to desert Jesus, and how can I overcome these feelings to stand firm in my faith?
- What does this verse reveal about the nature of true discipleship and the potential costs of following Jesus, and how can I apply this to my own life?
Gill's Exposition on Mark 14:50
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Mark 14:50
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Mark 14:50
Ellicott's Commentary on Mark 14:50
Cambridge Bible on Mark 14:50
Whedon's Commentary on Mark 14:50
Sermons on Mark 14:50
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Flip-Flopping Christians 2 - Part 1 by Joshua Daniel | This sermon by Joshua Daniel emphasizes the importance of remaining faithful to Jesus even in the face of challenges and betrayals. It reflects on the fickleness of human nature, w |
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Choose Jesus’ Way by Basilea Schlink | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that when Jesus appears to be powerless and does not immediately come to our aid, it is because he has a special purpose. He urges believers |
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Easter (1988) - the Reality of the Resurrection by Mariano Di Gangi | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the significance of the angel's appearance to the women at the tomb of Jesus. The angel reassures the women not to be afraid, just as many ot |
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Bitter Disappointment by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the speaker begins by discussing the disappointment and self-disgust that can come from personal failures. He shares a testimony of a young man who grew up in a Chr |
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The Mystery of His Suffering by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the everlasting nature of God's word, stating that while heaven and earth may pass away, God's word will never pass away. The preacher also |
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The Three Prayers (Part 4) by Ron Bailey | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the story of Isaiah and his encounter with God's judgment upon Babylon. Isaiah is overwhelmed with fear as he witnesses the destruction that |
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The Foundation of Christ by Dennis Kinlaw | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the second half of the Gospel of Mark, specifically the stories involving the disciples who now know that Jesus is the Christ. Interestingly, |







