John 18 · Verse 13

John 18:13

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, King James Version

John 18:13 in other translations

BSBThey brought Him first to Annas, who was the father-in-law of Caiaphas, the high priest that year.
WEBand led him to Annas first, for he was father-in-law to Caiaphas, who was high priest that year.
ASVand led him to Annas first; for he was father in law to Caiaphas, who was high priest that year.
YLTand they led him away to Annas first, for he was father-in-law of Caiaphas, who was chief priest of that year,
DARBYand they led him away to Annas first; for he was father-in-law to Caiaphas, who was high priest that year.
BBEThey took him first to Annas, because Annas was the father-in-law of Caiaphas who was the high priest that year.
WebsterAnd led him away to Annas first, (for he was father-in-law to Caiaphas, who was the high priest that same year.)

What does John 18:13 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on John 18:13-14
13. And led him away--"In that hour," says Matthew (Mt 26:55, 56), and probably now, on the way to judgment, when the crowds were pressing upon Him, "said Jesus to the multitudes, Are ye come out as against a thief, with swords and staves, for to take Me"--expressive of the indignity which He felt to be thus done to Him--"I sat daily with you in the temple, and ye laid no hold on Me. But this" (adds Lu 22:53) "is your hour and the power of darkness." Matthew continues--"But all this was done that the scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled. Then all the disciples forsook Him and fled" (Mt 26:56)--thus fulfilling His prediction (Mr 14:27; Joh 16:32).

Joh 18:13-27. Jesus before Annas and Caiaphas--Fall of Peter.

13-14. And led him away to Annas first--(See on Lu 3:2, and Mt 26:57). (Also see on Mr 14:53.)

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Barnes' Notes
Verse 13. To Annas first. Probably his house was nearest to them, and he had great authority and influence in the Jewish nation. He had been himself a long time high-priest; he had had five sons who had successively enjoyed the office of high-priest, and that office was now filled by his son-in-law. It was of importance, therefore, to obtain his sanction and counsel in their work of evil.

That same year. Jn 11:14.

(k) "Annas" Lk 3:2 (1) "that same year" "And Annas send Christ bound unto Caiphas, the high priest," Jn 18:24

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Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 13 To Annas - This man must have had great authority in his nation: 1. Because he had been a long time high priest; 2. Because he had no less than five sons who successively enjoyed the dignity of the high priesthood; and, 3. Because his son-in-law Caiaphas was at this time in possession of that office. It is likely that Annas was chief of the Sanhedrin, and that it was to him in that office that Christ was first brought. Some think that Annas was still high priest, and that Caiaphas was only his deputy, though he did the principal part of the business, and that it as because of this that he is called high priest. But see the notes on Mat 2:4, and Luk 3:2. That same year - The office was now no longer during life as formerly. See the note on Joh 11:49. What is related in the 24th verse, Now Annas had sent him bound to Caiaphas, comes properly in after the 13th verse. One of the Vienna MSS. adds this verse here; the later Syriac has it in the margin, and St. Cyril in the text.

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Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on John 18:13-27
Simon Peter denied his Master. The particulars have been noticed in the remarks on the other Gospels. The beginning of sin is as the letting forth of water. The sin of lying is a fruitful sin; one lie needs another to support it, and that another. If a call to expose ourselves to danger be clear, we may hope God will enable us to honour him; if it be not, we may fear that God will leave us to shame ourselves. They said nothing concerning the miracles of Jesus, by which he had done so much good, and which proved his doctrine. Thus the enemies of Christ, whilst they quarrel with his truth, wilfully shut their eyes against it. He appeals to those who heard him. The doctrine of Christ may safely appeal to all that know it, and those who judge in truth bear witness to it. Our resentment of injuries must never be passionate. He reasoned with the man that did him the injury, and so may we.

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John 18:13 in the original Greek

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

καὶkaiandG2532
ἤγαγονēgagonthey brought awayG71
πρὸςprostoG4314
ἍννανHannanAnnasG452
πρῶτον·prōtonfirst;G4413
ἦνēnhe wasG1510
γὰρgarforG1063
πενθερὸςpentherosfather-in-lawG3995
τοῦtou<the>G3588
ΚαϊάφαKaiaphaof CaiaphasG2533
ὃςhoswhoG3739
ἦνēnwasG1510
ἀρχιερεὺςarchiereushigh priestG749
τοῦtouon theG3588
ἐνιαυτοῦeniautouyearG1763
ἐκείνου.ekeinousame.G1565

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for John 18:13

  • John 18:24

    Now Annas had sent him bound unto Caiaphas the high priest.

  • Luke 3:2

    Annas and Caiaphas being the high priests, the word of God came unto John the son of Zacharias in the wilderness.

  • Matthew 26:3

    Then assembled together the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders of the people, unto the palace of the high priest, who was called Caiaphas,

  • John 11:51

    And this spake he not of himself: but being high priest that year, he prophesied that Jesus should die for that nation;

  • Matthew 26:57

    And they that had laid hold on Jesus led him away to Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders were assembled.

  • Acts 4:6

    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.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
led.
Mt 26:57
Annas.
Lu 3:2; Ac 4:6
that.
11:51"And Annas sent Christ bound unto Caiaphas the high priest, ver. 24."

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Context

  • John 18:12

    Then the band and the captain and officers of the Jews took Jesus, and bound him,

  • John 18:13

    And led him away to Annas first; for he was father in law to Caiaphas, which was the high priest that same year.

  • John 18:14

    Now Caiaphas was he, which gave counsel to the Jews, that it was expedient that one man should die for the people.

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John 18:13 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		Y lleváronle primeramente á Anás; porque era suegro de Caifás, el cual era pontífice de aquel año.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		et l’amenèrent premièrement à Anne; car il était beau-père de Caïphe, qui était souverain sacrificateur cette année-là.
German
Elberfelder 1871		und sie führten ihn zuerst hin zu Annas, denn er war Schwiegervater des Kajaphas, der jenes Jahr Hoherpriester war.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		Et adduxerunt eum ad Annam primum: erat enim socer Caiphæ, qui erat pontifex anni illius.