Mark 14:50 kjv — And they all forsook him, and fled.

King James Version

"And they all forsook him, and fled."

— Mark 14:50, King James Version

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Mark 14 — Context

47

And one of them that stood by drew a sword, and smote a servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear.

48

And Jesus answered and said unto them, Are ye come out, as against a thief, with swords and with staves to take me?

49

I was daily with you in the temple teaching, and ye took me not: but the scriptures must be fulfilled.

50

And they all forsook him, and fled.

51

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:

52

And he left the linen cloth, and fled from them naked.

53

And they led Jesus away to the high priest: and with him were assembled all the chief priests and the elders and the scribes.

Mark 14:50 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 14:50 say?
Mark 14:50 in the King James Version reads: “And they all forsook him, and fled.”
Where is Mark 14:50 in the Bible?
Mark 14:50 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 14, verse 50.
Who wrote Mark?
Mark is traditionally attributed to John Mark, companion of Peter and Paul. Early tradition (Papias, c. AD 130) reports Mark wrote down Peter's preaching. It was written c. AD 55–65.
What is the book of Mark about?
Mark is the shortest, fastest-paced Gospel — "immediately" is its favorite word. It portrays Jesus as the powerful, suffering Servant who acts, heals, casts out demons, and finally gives his life as a ransom for many. The story moves with urgency from Galilee to a cross outside Jerusalem.
What are the major themes of Mark?
Mark explores themes including Servant, Action, Suffering, Discipleship, Cross. These themes shape the meaning and context of Mark 14:50.
What translation should I read Mark 14:50 in?
Mark 14:50 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Mark 14:50?
Mark 14:50 reads (KJV): “And they all forsook him, and fled.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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