Why do you think Jesus was not arrested earlier in the week when he was teaching in the temple?

Jesus was not arrested earlier in the week while teaching in the temple likely due to a combination of factors, including his popularity among the people and the fear of public backlash from the authorities. The religious leaders may have wanted to avoid escalating tensions during Passover, a significant festival when Jerusalem was crowded with pilgrims. Additionally, Jesus' teachings and actions may have been perceived as provocative, but the timing and strategy of the authorities might have led them to wait until they had a more opportune moment to arrest him.