and Annas the high priest was there, and Caiaphas, John, and Alexander, and all who were of high-priestly descent.
Parallel translations
- WEB Annas the high priest was there, with Caiaphas, John, Alexander, and as many as were relatives of the high priest.
- KJV 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.
- BSB along with Annas the high priest, Caiaphas, John, Alexander, and many others from the high priest’s family.
- NKJV 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.
- NLT Annas the high priest was there, along with Caiaphas, John, Alexander, and other relatives of the high priest.
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Quick answer
The high-priestly family, including Annas, Caiaphas, John, and Alexander, was present. The most powerful religious figures gathered to confront the apostles.
Overview
Annas and Caiaphas were the dominant high-priestly authorities, the same names connected with Jesus' trial. Their presence shows the gravity of the proceedings and the continuity of opposition from Jesus to his apostles. Before this imposing assembly, ordinary Galilean fishermen will speak with boldness, demonstrating that the power at work is not their own but the Spirit of the risen Christ.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 5
- Luke 3:2in the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John, the son of Zacharias, in the wilderness.
- John 18:24Annas sent him bound to Caiaphas, the high priest.
- Matt 26:3Then the chief priests, the scribes, and the elders of the people were gathered together in the court of the high priest, who was called Caiaphas.
- John 11:49But a certain one of them, Caiaphas, being high priest that year, said to them, “You know nothing at all,
- John 18:13–14and led him to Annas first, for he was father-in-law to Caiaphas, who was high priest that year.
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