Annas
Israelite / Jew Jewish; former high priest · Life of Christ · New Testament
- Role
- Former high priest who first questioned Jesus
- When
- c. AD 30-33
What they did
Jesus was led first to Annas, who sent him bound to Caiaphas; Annas was later among the rulers who questioned Peter and John.
Why it matters: the purpose of their role
His part in the trials shows how the religious leaders rejected their Messiah, yet God used even their opposition to fulfil his plan.
And led him away to Annas first; for he was father in law to Caiaphas, which was the high priest that same year. John 18:13 (KJV)
Bible references
Annas and Caiaphas being the high priests, the word of God came unto John the son of Zacharias in the wilderness. Luke 3:2 (KJV)
And led him away to Annas first; for he was father in law to Caiaphas, which was the high priest that same year. John 18:13 (KJV)
Now Annas had sent him bound unto Caiaphas the high priest. John 18:24 (KJV)
And Annas the high priest, and Caiaphas, and John, and Alexander, and as many as were of the kindred of the high priest, were gathered together at Jerusalem. Acts 4:6 (KJV)
Family
Father-in-law of Caiaphas (John 18:13).