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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/acts/4.htm">New International Version</a> Annas the high priest was there, and so were Caiaphas, John, Alexander and others of the high priest&#8217s family. <a href="/nlt/acts/4.htm">New Living Translation</a> Annas the high priest was there, along with Caiaphas, John, Alexander, and other relatives of the high priest. <a href="/esv/acts/4.htm">English Standard Version</a> with Annas the high priest and Caiaphas and John and Alexander, and all who were of the high-priestly family. <a href="/bsb/acts/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> along with Annas the high priest, Caiaphas, John, Alexander, and many others from the high priest’s family. <a href="/blb/acts/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> and Annas the high priest, and Caiaphas, and John, and Alexander, and as many as were of high-priestly descent. <a href="/kjv/acts/4.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/acts/4.htm">New King James Version</a> as well as Annas the high priest, Caiaphas, John, and Alexander, and as many as were of the family of the high priest, were gathered together at Jerusalem. <a href="/nasb_/acts/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> and Annas the high priest was there, and Caiaphas, John, and Alexander, and all who were of high-priestly descent. <a href="/nasb/acts/4.htm">NASB 1995</a> and Annas the high priest was there, and Caiaphas and John and Alexander, and all who were of high-priestly descent. <a href="/nasb77/acts/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a> and Annas the high priest was there, and Caiaphas and John and Alexander, and all who were of high-priestly descent. <a href="/lsb/acts/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> and Annas the high priest was there, and Caiaphas and John and Alexander, and all who were of high-priestly descent. <a href="/amp/acts/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a> and Annas the high priest was there, and Caiaphas and John and Alexander, and all others who were of high-priestly descent. <a href="/csb/acts/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> with Annas the high priest, Caiaphas, John, Alexander, and all the members of the high-priestly family. <a href="/hcsb/acts/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> with Annas the high priest, Caiaphas, John and Alexander, and all the members of the high-priestly family. <a href="/asv/acts/4.htm">American Standard Version</a> and Annas the high priest was there, and Caiaphas, and John, and Alexander, and as many as were of the kindred of the high priest. <a href="/cev/acts/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The high priest Annas was there, as well as Caiaphas, John, Alexander, and other members of the high priest's family. <a href="/erv/acts/4.htm">English Revised Version</a> and Annas the high priest was there, and Caiaphas, and John, and Alexander, and as many as were of the kindred of the high priest. <a href="/gwt/acts/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The chief priest Annas, Caiaphas, John, Alexander, and the rest of the chief priest's family were present. <a href="/gnt/acts/4.htm">Good News Translation</a> They met with the High Priest Annas and with Caiaphas, John, Alexander, and the others who belonged to the High Priest's family. <a href="/isv/acts/4.htm">International Standard Version</a> with Annas the high priest, Caiaphas, John, Alexander, and the rest of the high priest's family. <a href="/msb/acts/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> along with Annas the high priest, Caiaphas, John, Alexander, and many others from the high priest?s family. <a href="/net/acts/4.htm">NET Bible</a> Annas the high priest was there, and Caiaphas, John, Alexander, and others who were members of the high priest's family. <a href="/nheb/acts/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Annas the high priest was there, with Caiaphas, John, Alexander, and as many as were relatives of the high priest. <a href="/wbt/acts/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And Annas the high priest, and Caiaphas, and John, and Alexander, and as many as were of the kindred of the high priest, were assembled at Jerusalem. <a href="/wey/acts/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> with Annas the High Priest, Caiaphas, John, Alexander, and the other members of the high-priestly family. <a href="/web/acts/4.htm">World English Bible</a> Annas the high priest was there, with Caiaphas, John, Alexander, and as many as were relatives of the high priest. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and Annas the chief priest, and Caiaphas, and John, and Alexander, and as many as were of the family of the chief priest, <a href="/blb/acts/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> and Annas the high priest, and Caiaphas, and John, and Alexander, and as many as were of high-priestly descent. <a href="/ylt/acts/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and Annas the chief priest, and Caiaphas, and John, and Alexander, and as many as were of the kindred of the chief priest, <a href="/slt/acts/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Annas, chief priest, and Caiaphas, and John, and Alexander, and as many as were of the lineage of the chief priest.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And Annas the high priest, and Caiphas, and John, and Alexander, and as many as were of the kindred of the high priest. <a href="/cpdv/acts/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> including Annas, the high priest, and Caiaphas, and John and Alexander, and as many as were of the priestly family. <a href="/nabre/acts/4.htm">New American Bible</a> with Annas the high priest, Caiaphas, John, Alexander, and all who were of the high-priestly class. <a href="/nrsvce/acts/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> with Annas the high priest, Caiaphas, John, and Alexander, and all who were of the high-priestly family.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And also Annas the high priest, and Ca’iaphas and John and Alexander and those who were of the family of the high priest. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/4.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And also Hannan The High Priest, Kaypha, Yohannan, Alexandrus and those who were from the family of The Chief Priests.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/4.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> and Annas the chief priest, and Caiaphas and John and Alexander, and as many as were of the family of the chief priest, met together in Jerusalem. <a href="/godbey/acts/4.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> assembled in Jerusalem, and Annas the high priest and Caiaphas and John and Alexander, and so many as were of the family of the high priest. <a href="/haweis/acts/4.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> and Annas the high-priest, and Caiaphas, and John, and Alexander, and as many as were the high-priest?s relations. <a href="/mace/acts/4.htm">Mace New Testament</a> with Annas the high priest, Caiphas, John, and Alexander, and as many as were of the pontifical family. <a href="/wey/acts/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> with Annas the High Priest, Caiaphas, John, Alexander, and the other members of the high-priestly family. <a href="/worrell/acts/4.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> and Annas the high priest, and Caiaphas, and John, and Alexander, and as many as were of the kindred of the high priest. <a href="/worsley/acts/4.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> and with them Annas the high priest, and Caiaphas, and John, and Alexander, and as many as were of the kindred of the high priest. <a href="/parallel/acts/4-6.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=931" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/acts/4.htm">Peter and John Before the Council</a> …5The next day the rulers, elders, and scribes assembled in Jerusalem, 6<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">along with</a> <a href="/greek/452.htm" title="452: Hannas (N-NMS) -- Annas, high priest at Jerusalem. Of Hebrew origin; Annas, an Israelite.">Annas</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/749.htm" title="749: archiereus (N-NMS) -- High priest, chief priest. From arche and hiereus; the high-priest; by extension a chief priest.">high priest,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/2533.htm" title="2533: Kaiaphas (N-NMS) -- Caiaphas, Jewish high priest. Of Chaldee origin; the dell; Caiaphas, an Israelite.">Caiaphas,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/2491.htm" title="2491: Iōannēs (N-NMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Joannes, the name of four Israelites.">John,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/223.htm" title="223: Alexandros (N-NMS) -- From the same as alektor and aner; man-defender; Alexander, the name of three Israelites and one other man.">Alexander,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3745.htm" title="3745: hosoi (RelPro-NMP) -- How much, how great, how many, as great as, as much. By reduplication from hos; as As.">many others</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ēsan (V-IIA-3P) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist."></a> <a href="/greek/1537.htm" title="1537: ek (Prep) -- From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.">from</a> <a href="/greek/748.htm" title="748: archieratikou (Adj-GNS) -- High priestly, to which the chief priest belongs. From arche and a derivative of hieros; high-priestly.">the high priest’s</a> <a href="/greek/1085.htm" title="1085: genous (N-GNS) -- Offspring, family, race, nation, kind. From ginomai; kin.">family.</a> 7They had Peter and John brought in and began to question them: “By what power or what name did you do this?”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/john/18-13.htm">John 18:13-14</a> They brought Him first to Annas, who was the father-in-law of Caiaphas, the high priest that year. / Caiaphas was the one who had advised the Jews that it would be better if one man died for the people. <a href="/matthew/26-3.htm">Matthew 26:3</a> At that time the chief priests and elders of the people assembled in the courtyard of the high priest, whose name was Caiaphas, <a href="/luke/3-2.htm">Luke 3:2</a> during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John son of Zechariah in the wilderness. <a href="/john/11-49.htm">John 11:49-50</a> But one of them, named Caiaphas, who was high priest that year, said to them, “You know nothing at all! / You do not realize that it is better for you that one man die for the people than that the whole nation perish.” <a href="/matthew/27-1.htm">Matthew 27:1</a> When morning came, all the chief priests and elders of the people conspired against Jesus to put Him to death. <a href="/mark/14-53.htm">Mark 14:53</a> They led Jesus away to the high priest, and all the chief priests, elders, and scribes assembled. <a href="/luke/22-66.htm">Luke 22:66</a> At daybreak the council of the elders of the people, both the chief priests and scribes, met together. They led Jesus into their Sanhedrin and said, <a href="/john/18-24.htm">John 18:24</a> Then Annas sent Him, still bound, to Caiaphas the high priest. <a href="/matthew/26-57.htm">Matthew 26:57</a> Those who had arrested Jesus led Him away to the house of Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and elders had gathered. <a href="/mark/15-1.htm">Mark 15:1</a> Early in the morning, the chief priests, elders, scribes, and the whole Sanhedrin devised a plan. They bound Jesus, led Him away, and handed Him over to Pilate. <a href="/luke/22-54.htm">Luke 22:54</a> Then they seized Jesus, led Him away, and took Him into the house of the high priest. And Peter followed at a distance. <a href="/john/18-19.htm">John 18:19</a> Meanwhile, the high priest questioned Jesus about His disciples and His teaching. <a href="/1_chronicles/24-1.htm">1 Chronicles 24:1-19</a> These were the divisions of the descendants of Aaron. The sons of Aaron were Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. / But Nadab and Abihu died before their father did, and they had no sons; so Eleazar and Ithamar served as priests. / With the help of Eleazar’s descendant Zadok and Ithamar’s descendant Ahimelech, David divided them according to the offices of their service. ... <a href="/2_chronicles/19-8.htm">2 Chronicles 19:8-11</a> Moreover, Jehoshaphat appointed in Jerusalem some of the Levites, priests, and heads of the Israelite families to judge on behalf of the LORD and to settle disputes. And they lived in Jerusalem. / He commanded them, saying, “You must serve faithfully and wholeheartedly in the fear of the LORD. / For every dispute that comes before you from your brothers who dwell in their cities—whether it regards bloodshed or some other violation of law, commandments, statutes, or ordinances—you are to warn them, so that they will not incur guilt before the LORD and wrath will not come upon you and your brothers. Do this, and you will not incur guilt. ... <a href="/nehemiah/12-10.htm">Nehemiah 12:10-11</a> Jeshua was the father of Joiakim, Joiakim was the father of Eliashib, Eliashib was the father of Joiada, / Joiada was the father of Jonathan, and Jonathan was the father of Jaddua.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>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.Annas.<a href="/luke/3-2.htm">Luke 3:2</a> Annas and Caiaphas being the high priests, the word of God came unto John the son of Zacharias in the wilderness.<a href="/john/11-49.htm">John 11:49</a> And one of them, named Caiaphas, being the high priest that same year, said unto them, Ye know nothing at all,<a href="/john/18-13.htm">John 18:13,14,24</a> And led him away to Annas first; for he was father in law to Caiaphas, which was the high priest that same year… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/mark/15-21.htm">Alexander</a> <a href="/john/18-24.htm">Annas</a> <a href="/acts/1-21.htm">Assembled</a> <a href="/john/18-28.htm">Caiaphas</a> <a href="/john/18-28.htm">Ca'iaphas</a> <a href="/john/19-21.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/john/1-13.htm">Descent</a> <a href="/john/8-35.htm">Family</a> <a href="/acts/4-5.htm">Gathered</a> <a href="/acts/2-33.htm">High</a> <a href="/acts/19-14.htm">High-Priestly</a> <a href="/acts/4-5.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/acts/4-3.htm">John</a> <a href="/luke/21-16.htm">Kindred</a> <a href="/luke/12-52.htm">Members</a> <a href="/john/18-26.htm">Priest</a> <a href="/luke/1-23.htm">Priestly</a> <a href="/john/18-26.htm">Priest's</a> <a href="/luke/21-16.htm">Relations</a> <a href="/luke/21-16.htm">Relatives</a> <a href="/acts/4-5.htm">Together</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/19-33.htm">Alexander</a> <a href="/luke/3-2.htm">Annas</a> <a href="/acts/4-26.htm">Assembled</a> <a href="/matthew/26-3.htm">Caiaphas</a> <a href="/matthew/26-3.htm">Ca'iaphas</a> <a href="/acts/4-11.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/romans/1-3.htm">Descent</a> <a href="/acts/7-3.htm">Family</a> <a href="/acts/4-26.htm">Gathered</a> <a href="/acts/4-23.htm">High</a> <a href="/acts/19-14.htm">High-Priestly</a> <a href="/acts/4-16.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/acts/4-7.htm">John</a> <a href="/acts/7-3.htm">Kindred</a> <a href="/acts/5-17.htm">Members</a> <a href="/acts/5-17.htm">Priest</a> <a href="/romans/1-9.htm">Priestly</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-5.htm">Priest's</a> <a href="/acts/10-24.htm">Relations</a> <a href="/acts/7-3.htm">Relatives</a> <a href="/acts/4-15.htm">Together</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 4</div>1. <a href="/acts/4-1.htm">The rulers of the Jews, offended with Peter's sermon,</a> 3. <a href="/acts/4-3.htm">imprison him and John.</a> 5. <a href="/acts/4-5.htm">After, upon examination </a> 8. <a href="/acts/4-8.htm">Peter boldly avouching the lame man to be healed by the name of Jesus, </a> 11. <a href="/acts/4-11.htm">and that only by the same Jesus we must be eternally saved,</a> 13. <a href="/acts/4-13.htm">they threaten him and John to preach no more in that name,</a> 23. <a href="/acts/4-23.htm">whereupon the church flees to prayer.</a> 31. <a href="/acts/4-31.htm">And God, by moving the place where they were assembled, testifies that he heard their prayer; </a> 34. <a href="/acts/4-34.htm">confirming the church with the gift of the Holy Spirit, and with mutual love and charity.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/4.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/acts/4.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>along with Annas the high priest Annas was a significant figure in the Jewish religious hierarchy, having served as high priest from AD 6 to 15. Although deposed by the Romans, he retained considerable influence, often referred to as "high priest" due to his continued authority and respect. His involvement in Jesus' trial (<a href="/john/18-13.htm">John 18:13</a>) highlights his ongoing power. The high priest's role was central in Jewish worship, overseeing temple activities and sacrifices, and serving as a mediator between God and the people.Caiaphas Caiaphas, the son-in-law of Annas, was the acting high priest during the time of Jesus' crucifixion and the early church. He held the position from AD 18 to 36, appointed by the Roman prefect Valerius Gratus. Caiaphas played a crucial role in the plot to arrest and execute Jesus (<a href="/john/11-49.htm">John 11:49-53</a>), demonstrating the political and religious tensions of the time. His presence in <a href="/acts/4-6.htm">Acts 4:6</a> underscores the continuity of opposition faced by the early Christians from the same authorities who condemned Jesus.John The identity of "John" in this context is not explicitly clear, as the name was common. Some scholars suggest he could be a member of the high priestly family or a prominent figure in the Sanhedrin. His inclusion indicates the presence of influential leaders in the Jewish council, emphasizing the gravity of the situation faced by Peter and John.Alexander Like John, Alexander's specific identity is uncertain. He may have been a member of the high priestly family or a notable figure within the Jewish leadership. His mention alongside other prominent leaders suggests a gathering of significant authority figures, highlighting the serious nature of the inquiry into the apostles' activities.and many others from the high priest’s family The reference to "many others from the high priest’s family" indicates the dynastic nature of the high priesthood during this period. The high priestly office often remained within a few influential families, consolidating religious and political power. This assembly of leaders reflects the entrenched opposition to the early Christian movement, as the apostles' teachings challenged the established religious order. The presence of these figures underscores the continuity of resistance from the same authorities who had previously opposed Jesus.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/a/annas.htm">Annas</a> Former high priest and influential Jewish leader. Though not the current high priest, he held significant sway over religious affairs. 2. <a href="/topical/c/caiaphas.htm">Caiaphas</a> The current high priest at the time of this event, son-in-law to Annas, and a key figure in the trial of Jesus. 3. <a href="/topical/j/john.htm">John</a> Likely a member of the high priestly family, though not much is known about him specifically in this context. 4. <a href="/topical/a/alexander.htm">Alexander</a> Another member of the high priestly family, possibly a relative or influential figure within the Sanhedrin. 5. <a href="/topical/h/high_priest's_family.htm">High Priest’s Family</a> This refers to the extended family and associates of the high priest, who held considerable power and influence in Jewish religious and political life.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/a/authority_and_influence.htm">Authority and Influence</a> The presence of Annas and Caiaphas highlights the enduring influence of religious leaders. Believers should be aware of the power structures within religious communities and discern their alignment with God's will. <a href="/topical/o/opposition_to_the_gospel.htm">Opposition to the Gospel</a> The gathering of these leaders against Peter and John reflects the ongoing resistance to the message of Christ. Christians should be prepared for opposition and remain steadfast in their faith. <a href="/topical/f/family_and_faith.htm">Family and Faith</a> The mention of the high priest's family suggests the importance of familial influence in religious matters. Believers are encouraged to consider how their family dynamics impact their faith journey. <a href="/topical/c/courage_in_witnessing.htm">Courage in Witnessing</a> Despite facing powerful opposition, Peter and John boldly proclaimed the gospel. Christians are called to be courageous in sharing their faith, trusting in the Holy Spirit's empowerment. <a href="/topical/h/historical_context.htm">Historical Context</a> Understanding the historical and cultural context of biblical events enriches our comprehension of Scripture. Studying the roles and backgrounds of figures like Annas and Caiaphas can deepen our insight into the New Testament account.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_4.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 4</a> <a href="/q/high_priests_in_jesus'_time.htm">Who were the high priests during Jesus' ministry?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_it_like_to_meet_the_antichrist.htm">Who was Annas in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/who_was_caiaphas_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Caiaphas in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/who_were_the_bible's_chief_priests.htm">Who were the chief priests in the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/4.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(6) And Annas the high priest . . .--These are mentioned by themselves as representing the section that had probably convened the meeting, and came in as if to dominate its proceedings. The order of the first two names is the same as in <a href="/luke/3-2.htm" title="Annas and Caiaphas being the high priests, the word of God came to John the son of Zacharias in the wilderness.">Luke 3:2</a>, and as that implied in <a href="/john/18-13.htm" title="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</a>; <a href="/john/18-24.htm" title="Now Annas had sent him bound to Caiaphas the high priest.">John 18:24</a>. Annas, or Ananus, had been made high priest by Quirinus, the Governor of Syria, filled the office A.D. 7-15, and lived to see five of his sons occupy it after him. At this time, Joseph Caiaphas was the actual high priest (see Note on <a href="/john/11-49.htm" title="And one of them, named Caiaphas, being the high priest that same year, said to them, You know nothing at all,">John 11:49</a>), having been appointed in A.D. 17. He was deposed A.D. 37. He had married the daughter of Annas; and the latter seems to have exercised a dominant influence, perhaps, as the Nasi, the Prince, or President, of the Sanhedrin, during the remainder of his life. If he presided on this occasion, it may explain St. Luke's calling him "the high priest."John.--This may have been the Johanan ben Zaccai, who is reported by Jewish writers to have been at the height of his fame forty years before the destruction of the Temple, and to have been President of the Great Synagogue after its removal to Jamnia. The identification is, at the best, uncertain; but the story told of his death-bed, in itself full of pathos, becomes, on this assumption, singularly interesting. His disciples asked him why he wept: "O light or Israel, . . . . whence these tears?" And he replied: "If I were going to appear before a king of flesh and blood, he is one who to-day is and to-morrow is in the grave; if he were wroth with me, his wrath is not eternal; if he were to cast me into chains, those chains are not for ever; if he slay me, that death is not eternal; I might soothe him with words or appease him with a gift. But they are about to bring me before the King of kings, the Lord, the Holy and Blessed One, who liveth and abideth for ever. And if He is wroth with me, His wrath is eternal; and if He bind, His bonds are eternal; if He slay, it is eternal death; and Him I cannot soothe with words or appease with gifts. And besides all this, there are before me two paths, one to Paradise and the other to Gehenna, and I know not in which they are about to lead me. How can I do aught else but weep?" (Bab-Beracoth, fol. 28, in Lightfoot: Cent.-Chorogr., Acts 15)Alexander.--This name has been identified by many scholars with Alexander, the brother of Philo, the Alabarch, or magistrate of Alexandria (Jos. Ant. xviii. 8, ? 1; xix. 5, ? 1). There is, however, not the shadow of any evidence for the identification.As many as were of the kindred of the high priest.--The same phrase is used by Josephus (Ant. xv. 3, ? 1), and may mean either those who were personally related by ties of blood with the high priest for the time being, or the heads of the four-and-twenty courses of priests. (See Notes on <a href="/matthew/2-4.htm" title="And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he demanded of them where Christ should be born.">Matthew 2:4</a>; <a href="/luke/1-5.htm" title="THERE was in the days of Herod, the king of Judaea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the course of Abia: and his wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elisabeth.">Luke 1:5</a>.) All these had probably taken part in our Lord's condemnation. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/4.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 6. - Annas the high priest was there for Annas the high priest, a.V. This is the same Annas as is mentioned in <a href="/luke/3-2.htm">Luke 3:2</a> and <a href="/john/18-13.htm">John 18:13</a>, and is described as "father-in-law to Caiaphas." He is called by Josephus, Ananus. The succession of the high priests was so irregular, and their tenure of the office so uncertain, in these later years of the Jewish commonwealth, being dependent upon the caprice of the civil rulers who appointed and deposed them at their pleasure, that it does not surprise us to find Annas and Caiaphas high priests at the commencement of John the Baptist's ministry, then Caiaphas at the time of our Lord's passion, and now Annas again. It is possible, however, that Annas may have continued to be president of the Sanhedrim, and be called high priest, even when not actually so. He seems to have lived to old age. He is mentioned by Josephus ('Ant. Jud.,' 20, 60:1) as having had the singular felicity not only of enjoying the high priesthood himself for a great length of time, but of having five sons promoted to the dignity of high priest, viz. Eleazar, Jonathan, Theophilus, Mat-thins, and Ananus (or Annas). Caiaphas (<a href="/john/18-13.htm">John 18:13</a>). Of John and Alexander nothing further is known, but Farrar conjectures that John may be "the celebrated Johanan Ben Zakkai, and Alexander perhaps the wealthy brother of Philo" ('Life of St. Paul,' 1. p. 107). Of the kindred of the high priest; rather, of the high priestly race. The high priests were only taken from certain families; the members of which were called ἀρχιερεῖς, or chief priests, A.V. (<a href="/matthew/16-21.htm">Matthew 16:21</a>; <a href="/matthew/26-47.htm">Matthew 26:47</a>, etc.), Many of these would naturally be the near relations of the high priest. <a href="/commentaries/acts/4-6.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>along with καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. Annas Ἅννας (Hannas) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_452.htm">Strong's 452: </a> Annas, high priest at Jerusalem. Of Hebrew origin; Annas, an Israelite. the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. high priest, ἀρχιερεὺς (archiereus) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_749.htm">Strong's 749: </a> High priest, chief priest. From arche and hiereus; the high-priest; by extension a chief priest. Caiaphas, Καϊάφας (Kaiaphas) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2533.htm">Strong's 2533: </a> Caiaphas, Jewish high priest. Of Chaldee origin; the dell; Caiaphas, an Israelite. John, Ἰωάννης (Iōannēs) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2491.htm">Strong's 2491: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Joannes, the name of four Israelites. Alexander, Ἀλέξανδρος (Alexandros) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_223.htm">Strong's 223: </a> From the same as alektor and aner; man-defender; Alexander, the name of three Israelites and one other man. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. many others ὅσοι (hosoi) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3745.htm">Strong's 3745: </a> How much, how great, how many, as great as, as much. By reduplication from hos; as As. from ἐκ (ek) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1537.htm">Strong's 1537: </a> From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. the high priest’s ἀρχιερατικοῦ (archieratikou) Adjective - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_748.htm">Strong's 748: </a> High priestly, to which the chief priest belongs. From arche and a derivative of hieros; high-priestly. family. γένους (genous) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1085.htm">Strong's 1085: </a> Offspring, family, race, nation, kind. 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