Mark 14:46
New International Version
The men seized Jesus and arrested him.

New Living Translation
Then the others grabbed Jesus and arrested him.

English Standard Version
And they laid hands on him and seized him.

Berean Standard Bible
Then the men seized Jesus and arrested Him.

Berean Literal Bible
And they laid hands on Him and seized Him.

King James Bible
And they laid their hands on him, and took him.

New King James Version
Then they laid their hands on Him and took Him.

New American Standard Bible
And they laid hands on Him and arrested Him.

NASB 1995
They laid hands on Him and seized Him.

NASB 1977
And they laid hands on Him, and seized Him.

Legacy Standard Bible
And they laid hands on Him and seized Him.

Amplified Bible
They laid hands on Him and seized Him.

Christian Standard Bible
They took hold of him and arrested him.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then they took hold of Him and arrested Him.

American Standard Version
And they laid hands on him, and took him.

Contemporary English Version
and the men grabbed Jesus and arrested him.

English Revised Version
And they laid hands on him, and took him.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Some men took hold of Jesus and arrested him.

Good News Translation
So they arrested Jesus and held him tight.

International Standard Version
Then the men took hold of Jesus and arrested him.

Majority Standard Bible
Then the men seized Jesus and arrested Him.

NET Bible
Then they took hold of him and arrested him.

New Heart English Bible
They laid hands on him, and seized him.

Webster's Bible Translation
And they laid their hands on him, and took him.

Weymouth New Testament
whereupon they laid hands on Him and held Him firmly.

World English Bible
They laid their hands on him and seized him.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And they laid on Him their hands, and kept hold on Him;

Berean Literal Bible
And they laid hands on Him and seized Him.

Young's Literal Translation
And they laid on him their hands, and kept hold on him;

Smith's Literal Translation
And they put their hands on him, and seized him.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
But they laid hands on him, and held him.

Catholic Public Domain Version
But they laid hands on him and held him.

New American Bible
At this they laid hands on him and arrested him.

New Revised Standard Version
Then they laid hands on him and arrested him.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And they laid hands on him and arrested him.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
But those laid hands upon him and they seized him.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And they laid their hands on him and took him.

Godbey New Testament
And they laid their hands on Him and arrested Him.

Haweis New Testament
Then they laid their hands on him, and seized him.

Mace New Testament
and they violently laid hands on him and secured him.

Weymouth New Testament
whereupon they laid hands on Him and held Him firmly.

Worrell New Testament
And they laid hands on Him, and took Him.

Worsley New Testament
And they laid their hands on Him, and apprehended Him.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Betrayal of Jesus
45Going directly to Jesus, he said, “Rabbi!” and kissed Him. 46Then the men seized Jesus and arrested Him. 47And one of the bystanders drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear.…

Cross References
Matthew 26:50
“Friend,” Jesus replied, “do what you came for.” Then the men stepped forward, seized Jesus, and arrested Him.

Luke 22:54
Then they seized Jesus, led Him away, and took Him into the house of the high priest. And Peter followed at a distance.

John 18:12
Then the band of soldiers, with its commander and the officers of the Jews, arrested Jesus and bound Him.

John 18:3
So Judas brought a band of soldiers and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees. They arrived at the garden carrying lanterns, torches, and weapons.

Matthew 26:55
At that time Jesus said to the crowd, “Have you come out with swords and clubs to arrest Me as you would an outlaw? Every day I sat teaching in the temple courts, and you did not arrest Me.

Luke 22:52-53
Then Jesus said to the chief priests, temple officers, and elders who had come for Him, “Have you come out with swords and clubs as you would against an outlaw? / Every day I was with you in the temple courts, and you did not lay a hand on Me. But this hour belongs to you and to the power of darkness.”

John 18:4-5
Jesus, knowing all that was coming upon Him, stepped forward and asked them, “Whom are you seeking?” / “Jesus of Nazareth,” they answered. Jesus said, “I am He.” And Judas His betrayer was standing there with them.

John 18:10-11
Then Simon Peter drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his right ear. The servant’s name was Malchus. / “Put your sword back in its sheath!” Jesus said to Peter. “Shall I not drink the cup the Father has given Me?”

Acts 1:16
“Brothers, the Scripture had to be fulfilled that the Holy Spirit foretold through the mouth of David concerning Judas, who became a guide for those who arrested Jesus.

Psalm 41:9
Even my close friend whom I trusted, the one who shared my bread, has lifted up his heel against me.

Zechariah 11:12-13
Then I told them, “If it seems right to you, give me my wages; but if not, keep them.” So they weighed out my wages, thirty pieces of silver. / And the LORD said to me, “Throw it to the potter”—this magnificent price at which they valued me. So I took the thirty pieces of silver and threw them to the potter in the house of the LORD.

Isaiah 53:7
He was oppressed and afflicted, yet He did not open His mouth. He was led like a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is silent, so He did not open His mouth.

Psalm 22:12-13
Many bulls surround me; strong bulls of Bashan encircle me. / They open their jaws against me like lions that roar and maul.

John 13:21
After Jesus had said this, He became troubled in spirit and testified, “Truly, truly, I tell you, one of you will betray Me.”

Matthew 26:47
While Jesus was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived, accompanied by a large crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests and elders of the people.


Treasury of Scripture

And they laid their hands on him, and took him.

Judges 16:21
But the Philistines took him, and put out his eyes, and brought him down to Gaza, and bound him with fetters of brass; and he did grind in the prison house.

Lamentations 4:20
The breath of our nostrils, the anointed of the LORD, was taken in their pits, of whom we said, Under his shadow we shall live among the heathen.

John 18:12
Then the band and the captain and officers of the Jews took Jesus, and bound him,

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Mark 14
1. A conspiracy against Jesus.
3. Expensive perfume is poured on his head by a woman.
10. Judas sells his Master for money.
12. Jesus himself foretells how he will be betrayed by one of his disciples;
22. after the passover prepared, and eaten, institutes his last supper;
26. declares beforehand the flight of all his disciples, and Peter's denial.
43. Judas betrays him with a kiss.
46. Jesus is apprehended in the garden;
53. falsely accused and impiously condemned of the council;
65. shamefully abused by them;
66. and thrice denied by Peter.














Then the men seized Jesus
This phrase marks the beginning of the fulfillment of Jesus' prediction of His betrayal and arrest (Mark 14:18, 41-42). The "men" refers to the group sent by the chief priests, scribes, and elders, likely including Roman soldiers and temple guards (John 18:3). This act of seizing Jesus is significant as it demonstrates the transition from His public ministry to His passion. The arrest occurs in the Garden of Gethsemane, a place of prayer and solitude for Jesus, highlighting the contrast between His peaceful intentions and the violent actions of His captors. This moment fulfills Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah being betrayed and handed over to His enemies (Psalm 41:9, Isaiah 53:7).

and arrested Him.
The arrest of Jesus is a pivotal event in the Passion narrative, leading directly to His trials and crucifixion. The term "arrested" indicates the legal and formal nature of the action, as the religious leaders sought to eliminate Jesus through the Roman legal system. This event is a fulfillment of Jesus' own predictions about His suffering and death (Mark 8:31, 9:31, 10:33-34). The arrest also reflects the cultural and historical tensions of the time, as the Jewish leaders felt threatened by Jesus' growing influence and sought to maintain their authority. This moment is a key part of the divine plan for redemption, as Jesus willingly submits to arrest, knowing it will lead to His sacrificial death for the sins of humanity (John 10:18).

Persons / Places / Events
1. Jesus
The central figure of the New Testament, the Son of God, who is being arrested in this passage. His arrest marks the beginning of the events leading to His crucifixion.

2. The Men
These are the individuals sent by the chief priests, scribes, and elders to arrest Jesus. They represent the religious authorities' opposition to Jesus.

3. Gethsemane
The garden where Jesus was praying before His arrest. It is a place of deep spiritual significance, representing Jesus' submission to the Father's will.

4. The Arrest
This event is pivotal in the Passion account, marking the transition from Jesus' ministry to His suffering and crucifixion.
Teaching Points
Submission to God's Will
Jesus' arrest demonstrates His obedience to the Father's plan, even when it leads to suffering. Believers are called to trust and submit to God's will in their own lives, even when it is difficult.

The Reality of Spiritual Opposition
The arrest of Jesus by religious leaders highlights the reality of spiritual opposition. Christians should be aware of the spiritual battles they face and remain steadfast in their faith.

The Fulfillment of Prophecy
Jesus' arrest fulfills Old Testament prophecies, affirming the reliability of Scripture. This encourages believers to trust in God's Word and His sovereign plan.

The Cost of Discipleship
The events leading to Jesus' crucifixion remind believers of the cost of following Christ. True discipleship may involve sacrifice and persecution.(46-50) Took him.--Better, as before, seized. See Notes on Matthew 26:51-56.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
Then
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

[the men] seized
ἐπέβαλαν (epebalan)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 1911: From epi and ballo; to throw upon; specially to reflect; impersonally, to belong to.

[Jesus]
αὐτῷ (autō)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

arrested
ἐκράτησαν (ekratēsan)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 2902: From kratos; to use strength, i.e. Seize or retain.

Him.
αὐτόν (auton)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.


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