Joh 18:8 | RWP | e4.org | Let these go their way ( αφετε τουτους υπαγειν ). Second aorist active imperative of αφιημ . The verb υπαγειν means to withdraw ( ). Jesus shows solicitude for the eleven as he had warned them and prayed for them ( .). He is trying to help them.

‏ John 18:8

Let these go their way ( αφετε τουτους υπαγειν ). Second aorist active imperative of αφιημ. The verb υπαγειν means to withdraw (11:44). Jesus shows solicitude for the eleven as he had warned them and prayed for them (Lu 22:31f.). He is trying to help them.