But all this was done, that the scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled.
Then all the disciples forsook him, and fled.
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Theophylact of Ochrid
AD 1107
. He shows the absurdity of their efforts, and that they did not seize Him by their own strength. "For when I was in the temple," He says, "you wanted to take Me but you could not because I did not permit you; but now I voluntarily give Myself over to you. For I know that it is impossible that the Scriptures which foretold your wickedness should be proved false."
