city (2 Kings xxiii. 6). In the vision of Ezekiel (xlvii. 5, 6, 7) he goes round to the eastern gate of the temple, overhanging the defile of Kidron, and sees the waters rushing down into the valley until the stream becomes a mighty river.
A garden. Neither John nor Luke give the name Geth-
9-12. Compare Matt. xxvi. 47-56; Mark xvi. 43-52; Luke xxii. 47-53.
2. Which betrayed (6 zapaéidovs). The present participle, marking the betrayal as in progress. Lit., who zs betraying.
Resorted (cvv7jy9n). Lit., assembled. The items of this verse are peculiar to John.
3. A band (rv omeipav). Properly, the band. See on Mark xv. 16; also on centurion, Luke vii. 2; and Acts xxi. 31. The band, or cohort, was from the Roman garrison in the tower of Antonia.
Officers (u7mnpétas). See on Matt. v.25. Sent from the Sanhedrim. The temple police. The Synoptists speak of the body which arrested Jesus as éyXos, a multitude or rabble ; but both Matthew and Mark mention the band (c7reipa) later in the narrative (Matt. xxvii. 27; Mark xv. 16).
Lanterns (g¢avov). Only here in the New Testament. A
detail peculiar to John. Though it was full moon, it was feared that Jesus might hide and escape.
4. That should come (7a épyoueva). Lit., that are coming. The details in 4-9 are peculiar to John.
5. Of Nazareth (Tov Nafwpaiov). Lit., the Nazarene.
Stood (ciorjxet). Imperfect tense. Rev., correctly, was. standing.
GOSPEL OF JOHN. 269 8. These. The disciples. Go their way (i7dyewv). Withdraw.
10. Simon Peter. The names of Simon Peter and Mal- chus are mentioned only by John in connection with this inci- dent. The incident itself is related by all the Evangelists.
A sword. Contrary to the rule which forbade the carrying of weapons on a feast-day.
The high-priest’s servant. See on Matt. xxvi. 51.
Right ear. Luke and John. The others do not specify which ear. For ear John and Mark have @rdpuov, a diminu- tive; Luke, ods, and Matthew, @riov, a diminutive in form, but not in force. See on Matt. xxvi. 51.
11. Thy sword. Omit thy, and read, the sword.
Sheath (3j«nv). Only here in the New Testament. From ri Int, to put. That into which the sword is put.
The cup. Compare Matt. xxvi. 39; Mark xiv. 36; Luke xxii. 42. Peculiar to John.
12. The captain (ysAiapyos). See on Mark vi. 21, and on centurion, Luke vii. 2.
Took (cuvédaBov). Rev., better, seized. It is the technical word for arresting. Lit., took with them, of which there is a suggestion in the modern policeman’s phrase, go along with me. Compare Luke xxii. 54.
13-18. Compare Matt. xxvi. 57, 58; 69-75; Mark xiv. 53, 54; 66-72; Luke xxii. 54-62.
13. Annas first. This supplies the detail of an examina- tion preliminary to that before the high-priest, which is omit- ted by the Synoptists.