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John 18:13: Meaning Explained
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
“They took him first to Annas, who was the father-in-law of Caiaphas, the high priest that year.”
What Does This Verse Mean?
They took Jesus to Annas first, the father-in-law of the high priest.
What’s Happening Here
Jesus is brought before Jewish leaders.
Key Words
High priestThe most important religious leader
Why It Matters
This verse reminds us that even in unjust situations, God's plan unfolds step by step, encouraging us to trust in His timing and purpose when we face unfair treatment.
Did You Know?
Annas, though not the official high priest that year, held immense influence as a former high priest and patriarch of a powerful priestly family, which is why Jesus was brought to him first.
Word Study
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Andκαὶ
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awayἀπήγαγον
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himαὐτὸν
G4314
toπρὸς
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AnnasἍνναν
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firstπρῶτον·
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he wasἦν
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forγὰρ
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father in lawπενθερὸς
G2533
to CaiaphasΚαϊάφα
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whichὃς
G749
the high priestἀρχιερεὺς
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yearἐνιαυτοῦ
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that sameἐκείνου·
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