8NowHerod was veryglad when he sawJesus; for 1he hadwanted to see Him for a longtime, because he had been hearingabout Him and was hoping to seesomesignperformed by Him.
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And he questioned Him at somelength*; but 2He answered him nothing.
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And the chiefpriests and the scribes were standing there, accusing Him vehemently.
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And Herod with his soldiers, after treating Him with contempt and mocking Him, 3dressed Him in a gorgeousrobe and sent Him back to Pilate.
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Now4Herod and Pilatebecamefriends with oneanother that veryday; for before they had been*enemies with eachother.
Pilate Seeks Jesus' Release
13Pilatesummoned the chiefpriests and the 5rulers and the people,
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and said to them, "You broughtthisman to me as one who 6incites the people to rebellion, and behold, having examined Him before you, I 7have foundnoguilt in thisman regarding the chargeswhich you makeagainst Him
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"No, nor has 8Herod, for he sent Him back to us; and behold, nothingdeservingdeath has beendone by Him.
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"Therefore I will 9punish Him and release Him."
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[Now he was obliged* to release to them at the feastone prisoner.]
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But they cried out alltogether, saying, "10Away with thisman, and release for us Barabbas!"