Thematic Bible: Annas


Thematic Bible



[They were]: Annas, the head priest, Caiaphas, John, Alexander, and all the head priest's family [members]. Verse ConceptsGod Is Immanent

[During this time], while Annas and Caiaphas [Note: This man was Annas' son-in-law. See John 18:13] were head priests, God's message came to John [the Immerser], son of Zacharias, [when he was] in the desert [of Judea]. Verse ConceptsHigh Priest, In NtRankSin, Accepting Forgiveness OfLiving In The Wilderness

They led Him to Annas first [Note: This man was a former head priest. See Luke 3:2], for he was the father-in-law of Caiaphas, who was head priest that year. Verse ConceptsFathers, Responsibilities OfFathers In LawsRivers

Meanwhile, the head priest asked Jesus about His disciples and His teaching. [Note: This was probably Annas, the former "head priest" who later sent Jesus to the current head priest, Caiaphas. See verse 24]. Verse ConceptsInterrogatingOther References To The DisciplesRiversEducation

So, Annas had Him tied up and sent Him [on] to Caiaphas, the head priest. Verse ConceptsTying Up