Then. Therefore. This follows the decision of the Sanhedrin recorded in Matthew 26:58; Matthew 27:2 and parallel passages. See above, John 18:24.
from. away from. Greek. ape. App-104.
unto. Greek. eis. App-104.
hall of judgment. Greek praitorion. Latin. praetorium, the house of the Praetor. See Mark 15:16. Probably connected with the castle of Antonia, built by Herod the Great and named after Mark Antony. It was not Herod's palace, as is clear from Luke 23:7. Compare same word in Acts 23:35.Philippians 1:1; Philippians 1:13.
it was early: i.e. in the early hours of the Preparation between 11pm and midnight.
lest, &c.. in order that they might not. Greek. hina me.
defiled. Greek. miaino. Only here, Titus 1:15; Titus 1:15.Hebrews 12:15.Jude 1:8. eat the passover. At the close of this Preparation Day, the 14th Nisan, "at even". See App-156.