# Annas

## Facts:

Annas was the Jewish high priest in Jerusalem for 10 years, from approximately AD 6 to AD 15. Then he was removed from the high priesthood by the Roman government, although he continued to be an influential leader among the Jews.

* Annas was father-in-law to Caiaphas, the official high priest during the ministry of Jesus.
* When Jesus was being arrested, Annas’s son-in-law Caiaphas was the official high priest. Annas is also mentioned as a high priest, however, because he was a former high priest who still had power and authority over the people.
* During his trial before the Jewish leaders, Jesus was first brought to Annas for questioning.

(Translation suggestions: [How to Translate Names](rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names))

(See also: [high priest](../kt/highpriest.md), [priest](../kt/priest.md))

## Bible References:

* [Acts 4:5-7](rc://en/tn/help/act/04/05)
* [John 18:22-24](rc://en/tn/help/jhn/18/22)
* [Luke 3:2](rc://en/tn/help/luk/03/02)

## Word Data:

* Strong’s: G452