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A band (τὴν σπεῖραν)
Properly, the band. See on Mar 15:16; also see on centurion, Luk 7:2; and see on Act 21:31. The band, or cohort, was from the Roman garrison in the tower of Antonia.
Officers (ὑπηρέτας)
See on Mat 5:25. Sent from the Sanhedrim.
The temple police
The Synoptists speak of the body which arrested Jesus as ὄχλος, a multitude or rabble; but both Matthew and Mark mention the band (σπεῖρα) later in the narrative (Mat 27:27; Mar 15:16).
Lanterns (φανῶν)
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.