And the servants, &c. Better, Now the servants and the officers, having made … were standing and warming themselves. The tribune (John 18:12) having deposited his prisoner in safety, has withdrawn with his men. Only the Jewish officials remain, joined now by the household servants of the high priests.

a fire of coals Charcoal in a brazier, -to the light" of which (Luke 22:56) S. Peter turned. Comp. John 21:9; Sir 11:32.

for it was cold Cold nights are exceptional but not uncommon in Palestine in April. Jerusalem stands high.

and Peter, &c. Rather, And Peter also was with them, standing and warming himselfpretending to be indifferent, but restlessly changing his posture. S. Luke says he - satto the light."

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