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And when he knew that he was of Herod's jurisdiction, he sent him unto Herod, who himself also was at Jerusalem in these days.
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Now when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceeding glad: for he was of a long time desirous to see him, because he had heard concerning him; and he hoped to see some miracle done by him.
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And he questioned him in many words; but he answered him nothing.
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And the chief priests and the scribes stood, vehemently accusing him.
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And Herod with his soldiers set him at nought, and mocked him, and arraying him in gorgeous apparel sent him back to Pilate.
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And Herod and Pilate became friends with each other that very day: for before they were at enmity between themselves.
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And Pilate called together the chief priests and the rulers and the people,
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and said unto them, Ye brought unto me this man, as one that perverteth the people: and behold, I having examined him before you, found no fault in this man touching those things whereof ye accuse him
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no, nor yet Herod: for he sent him back unto us; and behold, nothing worthy of death hath been done by him.
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I will therefore chastise him, and release him.
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[Now he must needs release unto them at the feast one prisoner.]