while he yet spake] Mark 14:43. Luke 22. 47. John 18:3.
Judas one of the twelve came] He was awake to betray Christ, when the rest were asleep.
with him a great multitude] For he was their leader and captain, Luke 22:47.
with swords and staves] To take him by force, as they used to apprehend malefactours, v. 55. and to keep him safe, that no man might resue him.