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Acts 4:6: Meaning Explained
And Annas the high priest, and Caiaphas, and John, and Alexander, and as many as were of the kindred of the high...
Acts 4:6
“along with Annas the high priest, Caiaphas, John, Alexander, and all who belonged to the high-priestly family.”
What Does This Verse Mean?
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What’s Happening Here
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Why It Matters
This verse reminds us that opposition to God's message often comes from established religious authorities, not just outsiders, encouraging believers to stand firm in their faith even when facing institutional resistance.
Did You Know?
Annas and Caiaphas were father-in-law and son-in-law, and though Annas was former high priest, he still wielded significant influence, which explains why both are named together here.
Word Study
G2532
Andκαὶ
G452
AnnasἌνναν
G749
the high priestἀρχιερέα
G2533
CaiaphasΚαϊάφαν,
G2491
JohnἸωάννην
G223
AlexanderἈλέξανδρον
G3745
as many asὅσοι
G2258
wereἦσαν
G1537
ofἐκ
G1085
the kindredγένους
G748
of the high priestἀρχιερατικοῦ
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