Caiaphas was the aggressive son-in-law of Annas, the former high priest. [1] At the time of Jesus' capture, Caiaphas was acting high priest. [2] Stated that it is better for one man to die than for the whole community to perish. [3] Caiaphas was hard-hearted and vainglorious. [4] Accused Jesus before Pilate. [5] Judas met with Jesus' enemies at the house of Caiaphas. [6] The temple guards had orders to bring Jesus to Caiaphas. [7] The Sanhedrin met in the palace of Caiaphas. [8] In the trial of Jesus Caiaphas behaved more as a prosecutor than as an impartial judge. [9] During the trial he shook an accusing finger provocatively and hit the Master in the face. [10] He waved a vengeful finger in Pilate's face when he saw that the procurator was willing to release Jesus. [11]
See also: UB 186:1.1; UB 190:3.3.