John 18:3

a band = the cohort; the word means the tenth part of a legion, therefore 600 men; but the term was probably used with some latitude.

officers. The Temple guard. Compare John 7:32 , John 7:45 , John 7:46 . from. Greek ek, App-104 .

chief priests . These were Sadducees (Acts 5:17 ). So Sadducees and Pharisees sunk their differences in order to destroy Him, just as Herod and Pilate were made friends (Luke 23:12 ) over His condemnation.

lanterns . Greek. phanos. Occurs only here. Compare App-106 .

torches . Greek lampas. Generally rendered "lamp" (Matthew 25:1-8 . Revelation 4:8 ; Revelation 8:10 ), but "light" in Acts 20:8 .

weapons . The swords and staves of Luke 22:52 .