{As against a robber} (h(9373) epi l(8869)st(886e)). As a robber, not
as a thief, but a robber hiding from justice. He will be
crucified between two robbers and on the very cross planned for
their leader, Barabbas. They have come with no warrant for any
crime, but with an armed force to seize Jesus as if a highway
robber. Jesus reminds them that he used to sit (imperfect,
ekathezom(886e)) in the temple and teach. But he sees God's purpose
in it all for the prophets had foretold his "cup." The desertion
of Jesus by the disciples followed this rebuke of the effort of
Peter. Jesus had surrendered. So they fled.