John 18:13 meaning and explanation

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

John 18:13, Berean Standard Bible

Explanation preview

After his arrest in the garden, Jesus is taken first to Annas, the former high priest and father-in-law of Caiaphas, who held the office that year. John has already told us Caiaphas advised that one man should die for the people (11:49-50), so this detail ties the trial to that earlier word.

Read and study this verse. Three complete study layers are included with Premium.

Read this verse in the app