went about. were seeking. Compare John 7:19; John 7:20.
tidings. a report. Greek. phasis. Only here.
came. Literally went up, i.e. to the Castle of Antonia, which overlooked the Temple.
chief captain. Greek. chiliarchos. The commander of 1,000 men. See note on John 18:12.
band. cohort. Greek. speira. See John 18:3.
was in an uproar. was in commotion. Greek. sunchuno. See notes on Acts 21:27; Acts 2:6; Acts 19:29.