Mark 14:48-50

Jesus’ reply pointed out that He was not a dangerous criminal. The Sanhedrin’s action was totally unjustified and indefensible. Nevertheless it fulfilled prophecy. The Scriptures Jesus referred to included Isaiah 53:3; Isaiah 53:7-9; Isaiah 53:12 and Zechariah 13:7 (cf. Mark 14:27). Mark 14:50 documents the failure of the disciples, including Peter, and their abandonment of Jesus to preserve their own safety. The writer’s interest was the disciples’ action more than that of the mob.