John 18:3

a band. the cohort; the word means the tenth part of. 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; Revelation 4:8; Revelation 8:10), but "light" in Acts 20:8.

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