What does Mark 14:48 mean?

Mark 14:48 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Mark 14:48 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

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

46And they laid their hands on him, and took him.

47And one of them that stood by drew a sword, and smote a servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear.

48And Jesus answered and said unto them, Are ye come out, as against a thief, with swords and with staves to take me?

49I was daily with you in the temple teaching, and ye took me not: but the scriptures must be fulfilled.

50And they all forsook him, and fled.

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