6  But Pilate, having heard Galilee named, demanded if the man were a Galilaean; 7  and having learned that he was of Herod’s jurisdiction, remitted him to Herod, who himself also was at Jerusalem in those days. 8  And when Herod saw Jesus he greatly rejoiced, for he had been a long while desirous of seeing him, because of hearing many things concerning him, and he hoped to see some sign done by him; 9  and he questioned him in many words, but he answered him nothing. 10  And the chief priests and the scribes stood and accused him violently. 11  And Herod with his troops having set him at nought and mocked him, having put a splendid robe upon him, sent him back to Pilate. 12  And Pilate and Herod became friends with one another the same day, for they had been at enmity before between themselves.

13  And Pilate, having called together the chief priests and the rulers and the people, 14  said to them, Ye have brought to me this man as turning away the people to rebellion, and behold, I, having examined him before you, have found nothing criminal in this man as to the things of which ye accuse him; 15  nor Herod either, for I remitted you to him, and behold, nothing worthy of death is done by him. 16  Having chastised him therefore, I will release him.