Mark 14:49

49 I was with you every day in the Temple teaching, and you did not take me; but this is done so that the Writings may come true.

Mark 14:49 Meaning and Commentary

Mark 14:49

I was daily with you in the temple
That is, for several days past; ever since he made his public entry into Jerusalem:

teaching;
the people, in a public manner:

and ye took me not;
did not attempt to lay hands on him, seize him, and carry him away; which he signifies might have been easily done; (See Gill on Matthew 26:55).

But the Scriptures must be fulfilled:
which spoke of the betraying him by Judas; and of their taking him in this private and secret manner; and of the flight of the disciples from him next mentioned; (See Gill on Matthew 26:56).

Mark 14:49 In-Context

47 But a certain one of those who were near took out his sword, and gave the servant of the high priest a blow, cutting off his ear.

48 And Jesus said to them, Have you come out as against a thief, with swords and sticks to take me?

49 I was with you every day in the Temple teaching, and you did not take me; but this is done so that the Writings may come true.

50 And they all went away from him in fear.

51 And a certain young man went after him, with only a linen cloth about his body; and they put their hands on him;