John Calvin Commentary John 7:45

"The officers therefore came to the chief priests and Pharisees; and they said unto them, Why did ye not bring him?" — John 7:45 (ASV)

So the officers came. Here we can see how blind is the arrogance of men. To such an extent do they admire and adore the greatness that makes them eminent, that they have no hesitation in trampling underfoot morality and religion. If anything happens contrary to their wishes, they would willingly mingle heaven and earth; for when these haughty and wicked priests ask, why Christ was not brought, they magnify their power so greatly, as if nothing ought to oppose their command.