“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.
Church Fathers on Acts 4:3
Being grieved that they taught the people. Acts 4:2 Not merely because they taught, but because they declared, not alone that Christ Himself was risen from the dead, but moreover, that we through Him do rise again. Because they taught the people, and preached through Jesus the resurrection of the dead. So mighty was His Resurrection, that to others also He is the cause of a resurrection. And they laid hands on them, and put them in hold unto the next day; for it was now…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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