We are reminded of the attempt of those in Nazareth to kill the Christ and of his “passing through the midst of them” such that they could not lay a hand upon him (Luke 4:16-32). Again in the temple “they sought to take him: but no man laid hands on him, because his hour was not yet come” (John 7:30). Of yet another occasion we read, “They sought again to take him: but he escaped out of their hand” (John 10:39). As with Christ, so with his faithful servants: each has the protection of heaven in the accomplishment of his or her mission. (See also commentary on verse 7.)