This has got to be the strangest two verses in the Gospel:
Following Jesus' arrest in the garden, "a young man, wearing nothing but a linen garment, was following Jesus. When they seized him, he fled naked, leaving his garment behind."
Christians: what do you think is going on here? I've always wondered. Comments from others are welcome.
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2007-08-21 01:52:13 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I've learned something here, I like the explanation that it is symbolic of the flight of Jesus' from his followers and their resulting fear and insecurity.
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2007-08-21 03:06:33 · update #1
I think this is symbolic. The naked man in garment is the followers of Jesus, as most Christians are. The garment is Jesus, his teachings, and all that he represents in Christianity. "They" as is is in the bible are the troubles in life that we would have to face. I think in this passage the bible is trying to let us know that running from our troubles without the garment of Jesus is going to keep us exposed and susceptible to the troubles of the world. With the garment, Jesus, which the naked man left with the troubles, he would have been suited to face those problems.
2007-08-21 02:27:36 · answer #1 · answered by Yondie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have read it and have no idea. Maybe I just dont get it or something was lost in the translation from original language of text. Christians would be better off concentrating on the basic teachings of Jesus that are clear than spending time trying to interpret the bible and its parables. I have been preached to by many christians that tried to explain ambiguous stories from the bible while not practicing the basic fundamentals of the ten commandments or embrace the basic teaching of love and forgiveness. Christians should practice their basic beliefs and not not use the bible as a trivia guide or pass time for debate on accuracy or interpretation.
2007-08-21 09:32:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some Biblical scholars believe that this is the author himself, Mark, making an Alfred Hitchcock-like cameo appearance in his own Gospel.
Mark himself, or John Mark as he was sometimes known, was actually a follower of, and sidekick to, Peter.....
2007-08-21 08:59:26 · answer #3 · answered by the phantom 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe this is Mark himself and I believe Mark is just telling us how afraid that he was and that he was so scared that he left his clothes and ran naked.
These people saw the punishment of Pilate's soldiers on a daily basis. Crucified people were left on their wooden crosses for days. These horrible sights were not hidden from men, women and children. Fear crept in very easily to a man's mind back then.
2007-08-21 09:05:24 · answer #4 · answered by Jeancommunicates 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It was one of Jesus's closest students, but not an Apostle (I believe I read a similar passage somewhere where jesus taught a young man who "loved" Jesus, which tickled the presenter because he thought the scene implied that they were lovers).
2007-08-21 08:59:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
lol, That verse does not mean Jesus was engaged in sexual behavior.This is a classic example of taking scripture out of context.
This verse means, Jesus left behind his people to be exposed to the evil of the world.
Good question though, but it's not what you think.
2007-08-21 09:02:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think this is symbolic. Jesus was "their garment" and he was taken away leaving his apostles exposed and lost to outside forces.
2007-08-21 08:58:10 · answer #7 · answered by Soul Shaper 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You think the Gospel is a '...silly forged book...', so I'd assume you have a copy of the original story, you know, the one that us 'hick fundies' hijacked.
Why waste your time with a forgery? Quote from the original text.
2007-08-21 10:05:52 · answer #8 · answered by super Bobo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It speaks of the utter terror of the situation, and his haste to get out of there, with the guy giving no regard to his clothing. I'd be spooked, is an an agry mob showed up, and I'd take off running too, and clothes would be the least of my concerns.
2007-08-21 08:59:44 · answer #9 · answered by Rob 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Obviously, he and Jesus were up to some naughtiness in the garden. Why else would the guy not be wearing any underclothes, not even his tighty-whities?
2007-08-21 09:09:47 · answer #10 · answered by Antique Silver Buttons 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋