common hall. Praetorium. In Mark 15:16 it is called the aule, or open courtyard (compare Matthew 26:3). In John 18:28; John 18:33; John 19:9, it is Pilate's house, within the aule.
unto. against. Greek. epi. App-104. Not the same as in verses: Matthew 27:19; Matthew 27:33; Matthew 27:45, Mat 19:62.
band. Render "cohort" and omit "of soldiers". The cohort contained about 600 men.