▪ At the time of Jesus ’ trial, Annas (Ananus) was described as a “chief priest. ” He was, in fact, the father - in - law of Israel’s high priest, Caiaphas, and he himself had served as high priest from about 6 or 7 C.E. until about 15 C.E., when he was removed from office by the Roman procurator Valerius Gratus.
(‏ مت ۵ :‏ ۴۱‏ )‏ احتمالاً مخاطبان عیسی می‌دانستند ،‏ او به مأموری اشاره دارد که می‌توانست شهروندان را تحت فرمان دولت به کار اجباری وادارد .‏