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Herod asked Jesus many questions, but Jesus said nothing.
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The leading priests and teachers of the law were standing there, strongly accusing Jesus.
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After Herod and his soldiers had made fun of Jesus, they dressed him in a kingly robe and sent him back to Pilate.
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In the past, Pilate and Herod had always been enemies, but on that day they became friends.
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Pilate called the people together with the leading priests and the Jewish leaders.
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He said to them, "You brought this man to me, saying he makes trouble among the people. But I have questioned him before you all, and I have not found him guilty of what you say
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Also, Herod found nothing wrong with him; he sent him back to us. Look, he has done nothing for which he should die.
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So, after I punish him, I will let him go free."
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But the people shouted together, "Take this man away! Let Barabbas go free!"
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(Barabbas was a man who was in prison for his part in a riot in the city and for murder.