John 18:12 meaning and explanation
Then the band of soldiers, with its commander and the officers of the Jews, arrested Jesus and bound Him.
John 18:12, Berean Standard Bible
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After the confrontation in the garden, where Jesus stepped forward and identified himself, the arresting party takes him into custody. The Greek word for the band, speira, normally refers to a Roman cohort, though here it may describe a detachment of soldiers and temple police under a commander, along with officers sent by the chief priests and Pharisees.
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