Mark 14:46

46 But they laid hands on him and held him.

Mark 14:46 Meaning and Commentary

Mark 14:46

And they laid hands on him, and took him.
] After Christ had said to Judas, "friend, wherefore art thou come?" as in Matthew; and also, "Judas, betrayest thou the son of man with a kiss?" as in ( Luke 22:48 ) ; (See Gill on Matthew 26:50).

Mark 14:46 In-Context

44 And he that betrayed him had given them a sign, saying: Whomsoever I shall kiss, that is he. Lay hold on him: and lead him away carefully.

45 And when he was come, immediately going up to him he saith: Hail, Rabbi! And he kissed him.

46 But they laid hands on him and held him.

47 And one of them that stood by, drawing a sword, struck a servant of the chief priest and cut off his ear.

48 And Jesus answering, said to them: Are you come out as to a robber, with swords and staves to apprehend me?