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.
Cross-references
John 18:24 concludes the sequence: Annas sends Jesus to Caiaphas, confirming the order of events from verse 13.
John 11:51 reveals Caiaphas's unwitting prophecy that Jesus would die for the nation, giving background to his role as high priest that year.
John 11:49 introduces Caiaphas as high priest that year and his sharp rebuke, providing character background for the trial narrative.
Matthew 26:57 records Jesus being led to Caiaphas the high priest, while John adds the initial stop at Annas, his father-in-law.
Luke 3:2 mentions both Annas and Caiaphas as high priests, showing Annas's enduring influence, which explains his role in Jesus's trial.
Acts 4:6 lists Annas as high priest alongside Caiaphas, confirming Annas's ongoing authority and why Jesus was brought to him first.
Matthew 26:3 identifies Caiaphas as the high priest whose palace was the gathering place for the plot, setting the stage for the trial.
Mark 14:53 recounts Jesus being taken to the high priest (Caiaphas) with all the council gathered, while John notes the preliminary stop at Annas.