Verse 51
And there followed, &c. This is a Divine supplement, peculiar to Mark's Gospel.
followed = was following.
a certain young man = one particular young man. That this might be Lazarus. is probable: (1) because he Lord had returned to Bethany each preceding night of the week; (2) because Lazarus would be looking out; (3) because of the linen robe, betokening his social position; (4) and especially because he was wanted: "The chief priests consulted that they might put Lazarus also to death "(John 12:10 ). None of the apostles was arrested. Peter (though suspected) and another (John 18:15 ) were unmolested; (5) his name is not given here by Divine guidance, because Lazarus was probably still alive, and therefore in danger. linen cloth. Greek sindon = a linen cloak (so called probably from Indos = Indian).
cast about = having clothed [himself]; as in Matthew 6:29 (arrayed), Matthew 6:31 ; Matthew 25:36 , Matthew 25:38 , Matthew 25:43 : Mark 16:5 .Luke 12:27 ; Luke 23:11 . Joh 19:2 .Acts 12:8 .
about = upon. Greek. epi. App-104 .
naked . Without waiting to put on all his robes.
the young men : i.e. the soldiers; as in 2 Samuel 2:14 .Genesis 14:24 .
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