for he thought that by arresting him he would do them an injury.
because he thought that by arresting him, he would create a problem for the Jewish people.
For he thought, if he mistreated him, it would bring great disaster upon the Jews.
For he thought by insnaring him to hurt the Jews very much.
because he thought his arrest would be a crippling blow to the Jews.
for he thought by seizing him to inflict an injury on them.