Caiaphas
Mentioned AD 26–33 traditional (Jones)
The Jewish high priest (A.D. 27-36) at the beginning of our Lord’s public ministry, in the reign of Tiberius (Luke 3:2), and also at the time of his condemnation and crucifixion (Matt. 26:3, 57; John 11:49; 18:13, 14). He held this office during the whole of Pilate’s administration.
From Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897).
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- 9 verses
- Mentioned in the era of the New Testament, 4 BC to AD 100.
- Named in the same verses as Annas, Alexander, John, John, and Zacharias.
Computed from the data. Years are traditional (Jones).
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Stories
4 events in which Caiaphas takes part, in order of the traditional chronology. Years are traditional (Jones).
- AD 30Sanhedrin ConspiracyMatt 26:1-5; Mark 14:1-2; Luke 22:1-2
- AD 30Jewish TrialsMatt 26:57–27:2; Mark 14:53-72; Luke 22:54-71; John 18:13-27
- AD 30Chief Priests Conspire Against JesusJohn 11:47-53
- AD 30Peter and John's TrialActs 4:1-22
Timeline
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Mentions
9 tagged verses in 4 books. Select a book to read its verses.
The name in each translation
| Text | Occurrences of each name |
|---|---|
| BSB | Caiaphas 10 |
| KJV | Caiaphas 9 |
| ASV | Caiaphas 9 |
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Every verse
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Matthew2 verses
Luke1 verse
- 3:2
during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John son of Zechariah in the wilderness.
John5 verses
- 11:49
But one of them, named Caiaphas, who was high priest that year, said to them, “You know nothing at all!
- 18:13
They brought Him first to Annas, who was the father-in-law of Caiaphas, the high priest that year.
- 18:14
Caiaphas was the one who had advised the Jews that it would be better if one man died for the people.
- 18:24
Then Annas sent Him, still bound, to Caiaphas the high priest.
- 18:28
Then they led Jesus away from Caiaphas into the Praetorium. By now it was early morning, and the Jews did not enter the Praetorium, to avoid being defiled and unable to eat the Passover.
Acts1 verse
- 4:6
along with Annas the high priest, Caiaphas, John, Alexander, and many others from the high priest’s family.
Easton’s Bible Dictionary
The full entry, public domain, as printed in 1897.
The Jewish high priest (A.D. 27-36) at the beginning of our Lord’s public ministry, in the reign of Tiberius (Luke 3:2), and also at the time of his condemnation and crucifixion (Matt. 26:3, 57; John 11:49; 18:13, 14). He held this office during the whole of Pilate’s administration. His wife was the daughter of Annas, who had formerly been high priest, and was probably the vicar or deputy (Heb. sagan) of Caiaphas. He was of the sect of the Sadducees (Acts 5:17), and was a member of the council when he gave his opinion that Jesus should be put to death “for the people, and that the whole nation perish not” (John 11:50). In these words he unconsciously uttered a prophecy. “Like Saul, he was a prophet in spite of himself.” Caiaphas had no power to inflict the punishment of death, and therefore Jesus was sent to Pilate, the Roman governor, that he might duly pronounce the sentence against him (Matt. 27:2; John 18:28). At a later period his hostility to the gospel is still manifest (Acts 4:6).