John 18:18

“And the servants and officers stood there, etc.] In a certain part of the hall, the middle of it; the Vulgate Latin reads, “by the coals”: it follows, who had made a fire of coals, for it was cold; though it was the passover, and harvest near. Dr. Lightfoot has observed from our countryman Biddulph, who was at Jerusalem at this time of the year, that though in the daytime it was as hot as with us at Midsummer, yet such very great dews fell as made it very cold, especially in the night; and from one of the Jewish canons f666, that the year was not intercalated, (which when done was chiefly on account of the passover,) neither for snow nor frost; which, as he justly remarks, supposes there…”

“And the servants and officers--the menials and some of the "band" that "took Jesus." (Also see on Mar 14:54.) stood there, who had made--"having made." a fire of coals, for it was cold, and they warmed themselves--"John alone notices the material (charcoal) of which the fire was made, and the reason for a fire--the coldness of the night" [WEBSTER and WILKINSON]. "Peter went in and sat with the servants to see the end (Mat 26:58), and warmed himself at the fire" (Mar 14:54). These two statements are extremely interesting. His wishing to "see the end," of issue of these proceedings, was what led him into the palace, for he evidently feared the worst. But once in, the serpent coil is drawn…”

“See the notes at Matthew 26:57-58. Another disciple - Not improbably John. Some critics, however, have supposed that this disciple was one who dwelt at Jerusalem, and who, not being a Galilean, could enter the palace without suspicion. John, however, mentions the circumstance of his being known to them, to show why it was that he was not questioned as Peter was. It is not probable that any danger resulted from its being known that he was a follower of Jesus, or that any harm was meditated on them for this. The questions asked Peter were not asked by those in authority, and his apprehensions which led to his denial were groundless. return to 'Top of Page'”

“who: Joh 18:25; Mar 14:54; Luk 22:55, Luk 22:56 for: Luk 22:44 Peter: Gen 49:6; Kg1 19:9; Psa 1:1, Psa 26:4-10; Pro 13:20; Act 4:23; Co1 15:33; Co2 6:15-17; Eph 5:11, Eph 5:12 John 18:19”