Mark 14:46

46 whereupon they laid hands on Him and held Him firmly.

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 Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them. "The one I kiss," he said, "is the man: lay hold of him, and take him safely away."

45 So he came, and going straight to Jesus he said, "Rabbi!" and kissed Him with seeming affection;

46 whereupon they laid hands on Him and held Him firmly.

47 But one of those who stood by drew his sword and struck a blow at the High Priest's servant, cutting off his ear.

48 "Have you come out," said Jesus, "with swords and cudgels to arrest me, as if you had to fight with a robber?