Then Jesus said unto the chief priests. — St. Luke stands alone in recording the presence of the men of higher rank with the officers and multitude. On the “captains of the Temple,” see Note on Luke 22:4.

As against a thief, with swords and staves. — Better, as against a robber, and with swords and clubs. (See Note on Matthew 26:55.)

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