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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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Albert Barnes
On John 18:13
18th Century
Theologian
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…
Charles Ellicott
On John 18:13–14
19th Century
Bishop
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…
Charles Spurgeon
On John 18:13–14
19th Century
Preacher
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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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 18:13
With the willing surrender of Jesus, the arrest was complete. The “commander” was the officer in charge, possibly the executive of the Roman garris…
John Calvin
On John 18:13
16th Century
Theologian
And led him away to Annas first. The other Evangelists omit this circumstance, because it does not greatly affect the substance of the nar…
John Gill
On John 18:13
17th Century
Pastor
And led him away to Annas first
Who is elsewhere mentioned with Caiaphas as an high priest also, ([Reference Luke 3:…
Matthew Henry
On John 18:13–27
17th Century
Minister
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 …