Bible Verses About "Who Was Annas in the Bible"
Annas was a former high priest whose family dominated the Jewish high priesthood and who, with Caiaphas, examined Jesus before His trial by Pilate.
Annas was a former high priest whose family dominated the Jewish high priesthood and who, with Caiaphas, examined Jesus before His trial by Pilate.
"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)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "Who Was Annas in the Bible?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"And led him away to Annas first; for he was father in law to Caiaphas, which was the high priest that same year."
"The high priest then asked Jesus of his disciples, and of his doctrine... Jesus answered him, If I have spoken evil, bear witness of the evil: but if well, why smitest thou me?"
"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."
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