For he thought by taking him to inflict a calamity upon them.
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.