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John 18:13 Cross-References
Explore 6 cross-references for John 18:13 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting John chapter 18 verse 13 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And led him away to Annas first; for he was father in law to Caiaphas, which was the high priest that same year. year: year. And Annas sent Christ bound unto Caiaphas the high priest”
John 18:13 (KJV)
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Commentary on John 18:13
"And led him away to Annas first" (καὶ ἤγαγον πρὸς Ἅνναν πρῶτον/kai ēgagon pros Hannan prōton)—the initial destination was Annas, not the current high priest Caiaphas. The adverb πρῶτον (prōton, "first") indicates a strategic preliminary hearing before the official trial. Ἄννας (Hannas) was the power behind the high priestly throne, having held the office himself (AD 6-15) and placing five sons and his son-in-law Caiaphas in the position. Though Rome had deposed him, Jews still recognized Annas as the legitimate high priest, since the office was supposed to be lifetime (Numbers 35:25)."For he ...
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Cross-References for John 18:13
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“the high priest.”
“the word of God came to John”
“but being high priest that year”
“the scribes”
“where the scribes and the elders were gathered together.”
“with Caiaphas”