"Then everyone deserted him and fled. A young man, wearing nothing but a linen garment, was following Jesus. When they seized him, he fled naked, leaving his garment behind." ~ Mark 14:50-52.
who was this young man running naked through the garden of gesthamane while jesus was being arrrested?
2006-08-08 15:20:08 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
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2006-08-08 15:22:27 · answer #1 · answered by Super Sean 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Mark, the bible writer, was himself the person mentioned at Mark 14:50-52.
Mark 14:43 seems to indicate that the twelve apostles are the "everyone" or "all" who deserted Jesus, which would exclude Peter and John. Other Scriptures teach that Mark was both a young man and familiar with Jesus at the time.
Interestingly, the original Greek allows for the translation "lightly clad, as with undergarments only" rather than "naked" (see also Matthew 25:26).
2006-08-09 03:21:48 · answer #2 · answered by achtung_heiss 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The answer to that question is not clear.
One theory is that it was Mark, the author of that Gospel. He was the only one who mentioned this young man and it is believed that it was his confession. Dr. Henry Morris said "...Thus Mark—probably as a teenager—was very likely an intensely interested observer of all the moving events that took place in the upper room, both before and after the crucifixion and resurrection. He may well have overheard the conversation with and about Judas, and then watched as the disciples went out to Gethsemane. Perhaps Judas returned with the soldiers, and Mark, already in bed, grabbed a 'linen cloth' and rushed out to warn Jesus. The soldiers found Jesus first, however, and Mark had to watch the disciples flee, and then finally to flee himself..."
Another theory is that this young man is the same young man who mentioned in Mark 16:5.
"And entering into the sepulchre, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, clothed in a long white garment; and they were affrighted. "
This theory is not as widely accepted as the first one. Most christians believe that this young man mentioned in Chapter 16 is an angel.
2006-08-08 15:41:18 · answer #3 · answered by jackiely 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It was Simon Peter. See John 18:15 and Luke 22:54.
2006-08-08 17:26:30 · answer #4 · answered by 0219 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Judas Iscariot
2006-08-08 15:36:29 · answer #5 · answered by luv2so2 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Most New Testament scholars and Christians accept that is probably Mark, the writer of the second gospel.
2006-08-08 15:25:59 · answer #6 · answered by BrotherMichael 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've read a study on it that almost proves it was Mark himself who was naked. That's why he felt the need to include it in his Gospel.
2006-08-08 15:23:06 · answer #7 · answered by ashcatash 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In all of my resources, the only thing mentioned is a certain man. It does not name him in any way that I can find. Why is this important?
2006-08-08 15:40:17 · answer #8 · answered by Calill C 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some postulate that it was Mark himself, referring to himself in the third person to avoid embarassment.
2006-08-08 15:32:28 · answer #9 · answered by acaykath 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
His lover fled, leaving his garment behind to be faster and if the Romans caught him he would be slippery.
2006-08-08 15:25:04 · answer #10 · answered by animalmother 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Ive heard Matthew but I could research it more if you would like. James also makes sense to me as well
2006-08-08 15:23:09 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋