Mark 14:49

49 Day after day I used to be among you in the Temple teaching, and you never seized me. But this is happening in order that the Scriptures may be fulfilled.'

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 one of those who stood by drew his sword and struck a blow at the High Priest's servant, cutting off his ear.

48 "Have you come out," said Jesus, "with swords and cudgels to arrest me, as if you had to fight with a robber?

49 Day after day I used to be among you in the Temple teaching, and you never seized me. But this is happening in order that the Scriptures may be fulfilled.'

50 Then His friends all forsook Him and fled.

51 One youth indeed did follow Him, wearing only a linen cloth round his bare body. Of him they laid hold,