Jewish high priest from about 18–36 AD who presided over the Sanhedrin's trial of Jesus. When others feared Jesus' growing following he argued 'it is better for you that one man die for the people than that the whole nation perish' — John notes this was an unwitting prophecy. He declared Jesus guilty of blasphemy and handed him over to Pilate. He also interrogated Peter and John after the healing at the temple gate.
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TriedJesusLed to him bound, adjured to answer, declared worthy of death by the council
Key Scripture AppearancesKJV
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,Matthew 26:3, KJV
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.Matthew 26:57, KJV
John 11:49
And one of them, named Caiaphas, being the high priest that same year, said unto them, Ye know nothing at all,John 11:49, KJV
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, KJV
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.Acts 4:6, KJV
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