The arrest of Jesus by his enemies was a fulfillment of the scriptures. In the Bible, it was prophesied that the Messiah would suffer, be betrayed, and handed over to the Gentiles to be mocked, flogged, and crucified. Jesus knew that his time had come and he willingly submitted himself to the will of God, even though it meant going through the painful and humiliating process of arrest, trial, and crucifixion. Therefore, his arrest was not an accident or a result of his stubbornness, but rather a necessary step in God's plan for the redemption of mankind. The purpose was not to force him to perform a miracle, but to bring about the salvation of all who believe in him.