“At illi manus injecerunt in eum, et tenuerunt eum.”
“And they laid their hands on him, and took him.”
“Then the men seized Jesus and arrested Him.”
“They laid their hands on him, and seized him.”
“And they laid hands on him, and took him.”
Here is Joseph betrayed and sold by his brethren, and pierced in his soul with a sword. (St. Jerome)
IV. They arrested him, and made him their prisoner (v. 46); They laid their hands on him, rude and violent hands, and took him into custody; triumphing, it is likely, that they had done that which has been often before attempted in vain.
Verses 43-52 Because Christ appeared not as a temporal prince, but preached repentance, reformation, and a holy life, and directed men's thoughts, and affections, and aims to another world, therefore the Jewish rulers sought to destroy him. Peter wounded one of the band. It is easier to fight for Christ than to die for him. But there is a great difference between faulty disciples and hypocrites. The latter rashly and without thought call Christ Master, and express great affection for him, yet betray him to his enemies. Thus they hasten their own destruction.