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 4:6KJV
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Acts 4:6 (KJV)

What does Acts 4:6 mean?

Acts 4:6 lists the high priest Annas, Caiaphas, John, Alexander, and other members of the high priest’s family who gathered together in Jerusalem. This verse sets the scene by naming the influential Jewish leaders present at an important meeting.

Acts 4:6 describes a gathering of the top religious authorities in Jerusalem after Peter and John were arrested for preaching about Jesus. These leaders, including Annas and Caiaphas (who also appear in the Gospels during Jesus’ trial), are preparing to question the apostles. The verse highlights the seriousness of the situation by showing that the highest-ranking officials are involved.

Why Acts 4:6 matters

  • Acts 4:6 shows that the apostles are facing not just any group, but the most powerful religious leaders in Jerusalem, emphasizing the risk and tension of the moment.
  • By naming Annas and Caiaphas, Acts connects this event to the trial of Jesus, reminding readers that these same leaders opposed Jesus and now oppose his followers.
  • The verse helps set up the contrast between the authority of the religious council and the boldness of the apostles in the following verses.