They became fierce, saying, He stirs up the
people, teaching throughout all Judea, beginning from Galilee to this
place. When Pilate heard of Galilee, he asked whether the man was a
Galilaean. As soon as he knew that He belonged to Herod's jurisdiction,
he sent Him to Herod, who was in Jerusalem at that time.
When Herod saw Jesus, he was exceedingly glad. Herod had wanted to see
Him for a long time because he had heard many things about Him. Herod
hoped to see some miracle done by Him. Then he asked Jesus many
questions but He answered nothing. The chief priests and scribes stood
and vehemently accused Him. Herod and his soldiers treated Him
spitefully and mocked Him. They arrayed Him in a gorgeous robe, and
sent Him back to Pilate.
Pilate and Herod, who had been bitter enemies, became friends that day.
When he had called together the chief priests and the rulers and the
people, Pilate said to them, You have brought this man to me as one who
stirs up the people, and, having examined Him before you, I have found
no fault in this man regarding those things of which you accuse Him,
nor did Herod for he sent Him back. I will, therefore, chastise Him and
release Him. (For of necessity he must release one to them at the
feast.)
They cried out all at once, saying, Away with this man. Release
Barabbas to us.
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