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Chapter 23 (651) GOSPEL OF LUKE
saw Jesus, he was extremely glad because he had desired to see him for a long time as he had heard many things about him, and he hoped to see some miracle done by him. He questioned Jesus with many words, but Jesus gave no reply. And the chief priests and the scribes stood there accusing him vehemently. Then Herod and his soldiers humiliated and mocked Jesus. Dressing him in a luxurious robe, they sent him back to Pilate. And Herod and Pilate became friends that very day, for before this, they had been enemies. Pilate called together the chief priests, the rulers, and the people. He said to them, “You brought this man to me as someone who perverts the people, and behold, I did not find this man guilty of any of your charges against him. Neither has Herod, for I sent you back to him. As you can see, this man has done nothing worthy of death! There- fore, I will punish him and then release him.” Now, Pilate had to release one prisoner to them at the feast. But they all cried out together, saying, “Away with this man! Release Barabbas to us!” This one had been thrown into prison for a cer- tain rebellion in the city, and for murder. Then Pilate addressed them once more, desiring to re- lease Jesus. But they shouted, saying, “Crucify! Crucify him!” For the third time, Pilate said to