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Jesus said to the chief priests, captains of the temple, and elders, who had come against him, "Have you come out as against a robber, with swords and clubs?
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Jesus Confronts the Elite
Commentators note that Luke is unique in specifying that the "chief priests, captains of the temple, and elders" were present. This detail emphasizes that Jesus' arrest was orchestrated by the highest religious and political leaders, not the general populace. Jesus directly confronts the powerful elite responsible for this plot.
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As against a robber? (ως επ ληιστην; ). They were treating Jesus as if he were a bandit like Barabbas.
19th Century
Anglican
Then Jesus said to the chief priests.—St. Luke stands alone in recording the presence of the men of higher rank with the officers…
Baptist
And one of them smote the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear. And Jesus answered and said, Suffer ye thus far.
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Verse 52 gives details regarding the makeup of the crowd—religious, political, and military leaders. These details suggest Luke’s emphasis that it …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Then Jesus said to the chief priests After he had wrought this miracle, and had quieted the mob, and restrained them from…
Presbyterian
Nothing can be a greater affront or grief to the Lord Jesus than to be betrayed by those who profess to be His followers and say that they love Him…
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