John 18:13

And led him away to Annas first,.... Who is elsewhere mentioned with Caiaphas as an high priest also, Luk 3:2. He was the "sagan" of the high priest; he and Caiaphas seem to have had the high…

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…

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…

We have here an account of Christ's arraignment before the high priest, and some circumstances that occurred therein which were omitted by the other evangelists; and Peter's denying him, which the…

to Annas first Whether Annas was -chief" of the priests (2Ki 25:18), or president, or vice-president, of the Sanhedrin, we have no information. Certainly he was one of the most influential members of…