{They stirred up the people} (sunekin(8873)an ton laon). They
shook the people together like an earthquake. First aorist active
indicative of sunkine(935c), to throw into commotion. Old verb, but
here only in the N.T. The elders and the scribes (Pharisees) are
reached, but no word about the Sadducees. This is the first
record of the hostility of the masses against the disciples
(Vincent). {Came upon him} (epistantes). Second aorist
(ingressive) active participle of ephist(886d)i. Rushed at him.
{Seized} (sun(8872)pasan). Effective aorist active of sunarpaz(935c)
as if they caught him after pursuit.