13 They took him first to Annas, who was the father-in-law of Caiaphas, the high priest that year. 14 Jn 11.49,50.This was the same Caiaphas who had told the Jewish leaders, "It is better if one person dies for the people."
Peter Says He Doesn’t Know Jesus
Matthew 26:69,70; Mark 14:66-68; Luke 22:55-57
19 The high priest questioned Jesus about his followers and his teaching. 20 But Jesus told him, "I have spoken freely in front of everyone. And I have always taught in our synagogues and in the temple, where all of our people come together. I have not said anything in secret. 21 Why are you questioning me? Why don’t you ask the people who heard me? They know what I have said."
22 As soon as Jesus said this, one of the temple police hit him and said, "That’s no way to talk to the high priest!"
23 Jesus answered, "If I have done something wrong, say so. But if not, why did you hit me?" 24 Jesus was still tied up, and Annas sent him to Caiaphas the high priest.
Peter Again Denies that He Knows Jesus
Matthew 26:71-75; Mark 14:69-72; Luke 22:58-62