John Ἰωάννης

Male Tribe of Levi G2491I 1 book

A member of the high priest's family

Biography

John is mentioned briefly in Act.4.6 as a member of the high priest's family. He was present when Peter and John were brought before the Sanhedrin, the Jewish ruling council, after healing a lame man and preaching in the temple. The Sanhedrin questioned the apostles about the power and authority by which they had performed the miracle and taught the people. John's presence, along with Annas the high priest, Caiaphas, Alexander, and other members of the high priest's family, underscores the significance of the event and the perceived threat the apostles' actions posed to the religious establishment. However, no further information is provided about John's specific role or his reaction to the apostles' testimony.

In Scripture

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Acts 1 verse
  • Acts 4:6

    "Annas the high priest was there, with Caiaphas, John, Alexander, and as many as were relatives of the high priest."

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Names & Aliases

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Named Greek Ἰωάννης G2491I
Encyclopedia Article

John (2)

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of Annas the high priest, who sat in the Sanhedrin when Peter and John were tried (Ac 4:6). Lightfoot supposes him to be the Jochanan ben Zacchai of the Talmud, who, however, did not belong to the family of the high priest. Nothing is really known of him.

(4) JOHN MARK (which see).

(5) Father of Simon Peter (Joh 1:42; 21:15,17, margin "Greek Joanes: called in Mt 16:17, Jonah").

S. F. Hunter

See MARK, JOHN.

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2His First Appearance

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