14:43 Right away, while Jesus 3 was still speaking, Judas, one of the twelve, arrived. 4 With him came a crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent by the chief priests and experts in the law 5 and elders.
1 tn Or “a revolutionary.” This term can refer to one who stirs up rebellion: BDAG 594 s.v. λῃστής 2 has “revolutionary, insurrectionist,” citing evidence from Josephus (J. W. 2.13.2-3 [2.253-254]). However, this usage generally postdates Jesus’ time. It does refer to a figure of violence. Luke uses the same term for the highwaymen who attack the traveler in the parable of the good Samaritan (Luke 10:30).
2 tn See the note on the word “slave” in 10:44.
3 tn Grk “he”; the referent (Jesus) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
4 tn Or “approached.” This is a different verb than the one translated “arrived” in Matt 26:47 and below in v. 45, although in this context the meanings probably overlap.
5 tn Or “from the chief priests, scribes.” See the note on the phrase “experts in the law” in 1:22.