King James Version
Mark 14:52 in the King James Version says “And he left the linen cloth, and fled from them naked.” — study this verse from Mark chapter 14 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“And he left the linen cloth, and fled from them naked.”
Mark 14:52 · KJV
And they all forsook him, and fled.
And there followed him a certain young man, having a linen cloth cast about his naked body; and the young men laid hold on him:
And he left the linen cloth, and fled from them naked.
And they led Jesus away to the high priest: and with him were assembled all the chief priests and the elders and the scribes.
And Peter followed him afar off, even into the palace of the high priest: and he sat with the servants, and warmed himself at the fire.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“he left”
G2641to leave down, i.e., behind; by implication, to abandon, have remaining
“and fled”
G5343to run away (literally or figuratively); by implication, to shun; by analogy, to vanish
“from”
G575"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
“them”
G846the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
This verse is found in the book of Mark. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.
Mark 14:52 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.
Verses related to Mark 14:52 from Treasury of Scripture Knowledge