“And they laid hands on them, and put them in hold unto the next day: for it was now eventide.”
They seized Peter and John. And because it was evening, they put them in custody until the next day — the arrest (katecho, seize, take hold of) follows immediately; the evening timing (opsia, evening, late) prevents immediate trial, so the apostles are held overnight. The custody (phulakē, guard, prison, jail) is preliminary detention. The authorities' caution (waiting until the next day) suggests they want to consult and gather support before formal proceedings.
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