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.
Cross-references
Acts 4:1 introduces the priests and Sadducees who arrested them, now named in verse 6 as the high priest's family.
Acts 5:17 shows the same high priest and Sadducees filled with jealousy, continuing their opposition.
Acts 5:21 again has the high priest and associates convening the Sanhedrin against the apostles.
Luke 3:2 names Annas and Caiaphas as high priests during John's ministry, showing their long-standing leadership in the priestly family.
John 18:13 describes Jesus being taken first to Annas, Caiaphas' father-in-law, highlighting Annas' behind-the-scenes authority.
John 18:24 shows Annas sending Jesus bound to Caiaphas, illustrating the transfer of custody and Annas' influence.
Matthew 10:17 predicts believers will be delivered to councils, which is exactly what happens to Peter and John in Acts 4:6.
Matthew 26:3 shows Caiaphas as high priest assembling the council to plot Jesus' death, the same family listed here.
Mark 14:53 depicts the gathering of chief priests and elders for Jesus' trial, the very group now questioning the apostles.
John 11:47 describes the Sanhedrin plotting after Lazarus' raising, the same body opposing the apostles here.
John 11:49 shows Caiaphas as high priest prophesying Jesus' death, linking him to the plot against Jesus.
John 18:14 records Caiaphas' counsel that one man die for the people, revealing his role in the Sanhedrin's decision-making.