Some of them wanted to seize Him, but no one laid a hand on Him.
Parallel translations
- WEB Some of them would have arrested him, but no one laid hands on him.
- KJV And some of them would have taken him; but no man laid hands on him.
- NKJV Now some of them wanted to take Him, but no one laid hands on Him.
- NASB And some of them wanted to arrest Him, but no one laid hands on Him.
- NLT Some even wanted him arrested, but no one laid a hand on him.
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Quick answer
Some wanted to arrest Jesus, but no one laid hands on Him. Again His enemies are restrained from seizing Him.
Overview
Despite the desire of some to seize Jesus, He remains untouched, echoing the earlier note that His hour had not yet come (v. 30). This recurring protection underscores God's sovereign control over the timing of Jesus' arrest and death. Jesus would be handed over only at the appointed time, in fulfillment of the Father's plan.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 6
- John 7:30So they tried to seize Him, but no one laid a hand on Him, because His hour had not yet come.
- Acts 23:11The following night the Lord stood near Paul and said, “Take courage! As you have testified about Me in Jerusalem, so also you must testify in Rome.”
- John 8:20He spoke these words while teaching in the temple courts, near the treasury. Yet no one seized Him, because His hour had not yet come.
- John 18:5–6“Jesus of Nazareth,” they answered. Jesus said, “I am He.” And Judas His betrayer was standing there with them.
- Acts 27:23–25For just last night an angel of God, whose I am and whom I serve, stood beside me
- Acts 18:10For I am with you and no one will lay a hand on you, because I have many people in this city.”
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