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The chief priests and the scribes stood by, vehemently accusing him.
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Even Herod with his soldiers treated him with contempt and mocked him; then he put an elegant robe on him, and sent him back to Pilate.
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That same day Herod and Pilate became friends with each other; before this they had been enemies.
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Pilate then called together the chief priests, the leaders, and the people,
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and said to them, "You brought me this man as one who was perverting the people; and here I have examined him in your presence and have not found this man guilty of any of your charges against him
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Neither has Herod, for he sent him back to us. Indeed, he has done nothing to deserve death.
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I will therefore have him flogged and release him."
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Then they all shouted out together, "Away with this fellow! Release Barabbas for us!"
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(This was a man who had been put in prison for an insurrection that had taken place in the city, and for murder.
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Pilate, wanting to release Jesus, addressed them again;