And Jesus said unto him, Friend, wherefore art thou come? Then came they, and laid hands on Jesus, and took him.
Ver. 50. Friend] Since thou wilt needs be so esteemed, though most unfriendly.
Wherefore art thou come?] As a friend, or as a foe? If as a friend, what mean these swords If as a foe, what means this kiss? Christ knew well enough wherefore he came; but thinks good to sting his conscience by this cutting question.
Laid hands, on Jesus and took him] By his own consent, and ησυχαζοντος λογου, as Irenaeus hath it, while the Deity rested, and refused to put forth itself.