Reader’s Guide: “The Word for Today” Thursday, April 3, 2014 Read 18:19-24 John returns to tell of the encounter between Jesus and the high priest. As we noted earlier, it is important that we notice that the only one of significance that is present is Annas. This is no trial of Jesus before the Jewish council. In fact, John uses this story to proclaim that Jesus has spoken openly throughout his ministry and that no one has an excuse for not knowing what Jesus has said or done. At the end of the encounter Jesus is bound by Annas and sent on to Caiaphas who will shortly bring him to Pilate.