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and led him to Annas first, for he was father-in-law to Caiaphas, who was high priest that year.
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The Power Behind the Throne
Commentators explain that while Caiaphas was the official high priest, Jesus was taken to his father-in-law, Annas, first. As a former high priest with immense influence, Annas was seen as the 'power behind the throne.' This initial, informal hearing shows the political maneuvering by Jesus's accusers to secure the backing of the most powerful religious figure.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
To Annas first. Probably his house was nearest to them, and he had great authority and influence in the Jewish nation. He had been himself…
19th Century
Anglican
And led him away to Annas first.—For an account of Annas, compare the note on Luke 3:2 and Acts 4:6. This trial before Annas was p…
Baptist
And led him away to Annas first; for he was father in law to Caiaphas, which was the high priest that same year. Now Caiaphas was he, which gav…
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With the willing surrender of Jesus, the arrest was complete. The “commander” was the officer in charge, possibly the executive of the Roman garris…
16th Century
Protestant
And led him away to Annas first. The other Evangelists omit this circumstance, because it does not greatly affect the substance of the nar…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And led him away to Annas first Who is elsewhere mentioned with Caiaphas as an high priest also, ([Reference Luke 3:…
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Simon Peter denied his Master. The particulars have been noticed in the remarks on the other Gospels. The beginning of sin is as the letting forth …
13th Century
Catholic
Now the Evangelist describes how our Lord was taken by the officers and led before the leaders. He is first led to one leader, Annas, and…
