Verse 2 There is historical evidence that it was Caiaphas who actually held the office of high priest from this time to a period beyond the crucifixion; but Annas, his father-in-law, seems to have been in some way connected with him in the duties of the office. (See John 18:13,24.) Various explanations of this have been attempted, but they are conjectural.--The word of God; special communications from the Holy Spirit.