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John 18

John 18:13

The Betrayal of Jesus · John 18:1–14
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Translations

Modern
They brought Him first to Annas, who was the father-in-law of Caiaphas, the high priest that year.
Traditional
And led him away to Annas first; for he was father in law to Caiaphas, which was the high priest that same year.
Literal
And they led Him away to Annas first; for he was father-in-law of Caiaphas, who was high priest the same year.
Latin
Et adduxerunt eum ad Annam primum: erat enim socer Caiphæ, qui erat pontifex anni illius.

Interlinear

Greek
English
They brought Him first to Annas, who was the father-in-law of Caiaphas, the high priest that year.

Notes

John 18:12–14

  • Soldiers bound Jesus and took him back to Jerusalem.

  • First, they brought him to Annas, who had been the high priest and remained very influential. Five of his sons also became high priests. Caiaphas, his son-in-law, was the official high priest at that time (see 18:24).

John 18:1–40

Jesus finished speaking his final words to his disciples in the upper room (13:31–17:26). Jesus then left the city and went to a garden east of Jerusalem to pray. There, authorities arrested him and took him back into the city for questioning by the Jewish religious leaders. The important "hour" Jesus often mentioned throughout the Gospel had arrived (see 2:4; see also study note on 12:23).

Theme notes and profiles

Annas and Caiaphas

Events

Parallels

Matthew 26:47–56 Mark 14:43–52 Luke 22:47–53

People

Annas: High priest during Jesus' ministry and trial Annas' daughter: The wife of Caiaphas the high priest Caiaphas: High priest during Jesus' ministry and trial

Glossary

Annas Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Caiaphas Jesus Christ John, Gospel of Passion Procurator

Topics

Annas: Associate High Priest with Caiaphas Caiaphas: Son-In-Law of Annas Court: Civil: Composition of, and Mode of Procedure Jesus, the Christ: Trial of, Before Caiaphas (In Jerusalem) Prisoners: Jesus Traitor: Judas