7 Use of the singular high priesthood to mention two figures is unusual but accurate, since Annas was the key priest from a.d. 6–15 and then his relatives were chosen for many of the next several years. After two brief tenures by others, his son-in-law Caiaphas came to power and stayed there until a.d. 36.
8 The term translated “word” here is not λόγος (logos) but ῥῆμα (rhēma), and thus could refer to the call of the Lord to John to begin ministry.
9 Or “desert.”

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during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John the son of Zechariah in the wilderness.

during the high-priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John son of Zechariah in the wilderness.

during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, God’s word came to John the son of Zechariah in the wilderness.

Annas and Caiaphas were the high priests. At this time a message from God came to John son of Zechariah, who was living in the wilderness.

in the time of the high priest Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John the son of Zechariah in the wilderness.

Annas and Caiaphas being the high priests, the word of God came unto John the son of Zacharias in the wilderness.

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