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Annas

Annas, a high priest, played a significant role in the events surrounding Jesus' arrest, trial, and crucifixion, as well as in the early persecution of the apostles.

The name Annas means “one who answers; humble”

MaleHigh PriestTribe of LeviNew Testament eraNew Testament3 books14 verses

Summary

A high priest living at the time of the New Testament, first mentioned at Luke 3:2; only referred to as Annas (Ἄννας); father in law of Caiaphas.

Events

Dates are approximate

Glossary entries

Annas

Family members

Children

Annas' daughter

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Mentions

Includes 10 verses that refer to Annas without naming them, as “he”, “she”, or the subject of a verb.

  1. Luke 3:2
    …during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John son of Zechariah in the wilderness.
  2. John 18:13
    They brought Him first to Annas, who was the father-in-law of Caiaphas, the high priest that year.
  3. John 18:24
    Then Annas sent Him, still bound, to Caiaphas the high priest.
  4. Acts 4:6
    …along with Annas the high priest, Caiaphas, John, Alexander, and many others from the high priest’s family.
  5. Acts 4:7Referred to, not named
    They had Peter and John brought in and began to question them: “By what power or what name did you do this?”
  6. Acts 4:8Referred to, not named
    Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, “Rulers and elders of the people!
  7. Acts 4:13Referred to, not named
    When they saw the boldness of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they marveled and took note that these men had been with Jesus.
  8. Acts 4:14Referred to, not named
    And seeing the man who had been healed standing there with them, they had nothing to say in response.
  9. Acts 4:15Referred to, not named
    So they ordered them to leave the Sanhedrin and then conferred together.
  10. Acts 4:16Referred to, not named
    “What shall we do with these men?” they asked. “It is clear to everyone living in Jerusalem that a remarkable miracle has occurred through them, and we cannot deny it.
  11. Acts 4:17Referred to, not named
    But to keep this message from spreading any further among the people, we must warn them not to speak to anyone in this name.”
  12. Acts 4:18Referred to, not named
    Then they called them in again and commanded them not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus.
  13. Acts 4:19Referred to, not named
    But Peter and John replied, “Judge for yourselves whether it is right in God’s sight to listen to you rather than God.
  14. Acts 4:21Referred to, not named
    After further threats they let them go. They could not find a way to punish them, because all the people were glorifying God for what had happened.