And there followed, &c. This is. 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.