Luke 23 : 1 (NCV)
Then the whole group stood up and led Jesus to Pilate.
Luke 23 : 2 (NCV)
They began to accuse Jesus, saying, "We caught this man telling things that mislead our people. He says that we should not pay taxes to Caesar, and he calls himself the Christ, a king."
Luke 23 : 3 (NCV)
Pilate asked Jesus, "Are you the king of the Jews?" Jesus answered, "Those are your words."
Luke 23 : 4 (NCV)
Pilate said to the leading priests and the people, "I find nothing against this man."
Luke 23 : 5 (NCV)
They were insisting, saying, "But Jesus makes trouble with the people, teaching all around Judea. He began in Galilee, and now he is here."
Luke 23 : 6 (NCV)
Pilate heard this and asked if Jesus was from Galilee.
Luke 23 : 7 (NCV)
Since Jesus was under Herod's authority, Pilate sent Jesus to Herod, who was in Jerusalem at that time.
Luke 23 : 8 (NCV)
When Herod saw Jesus, he was very glad, because he had heard about Jesus and had wanted to meet him for a long time. He was hoping to see Jesus work a miracle.
Luke 23 : 9 (NCV)
Herod asked Jesus many questions, but Jesus said nothing.
Luke 23 : 10 (NCV)
The leading priests and teachers of the law were standing there, strongly accusing Jesus.
Luke 23 : 11 (NCV)
After Herod and his soldiers had made fun of Jesus, they dressed him in a kingly robe and sent him back to Pilate.
Luke 23 : 12 (NCV)
In the past, Pilate and Herod had always been enemies, but on that day they became friends.
Luke 23 : 13 (NCV)
Pilate called the people together with the leading priests and the Jewish leaders.
Luke 23 : 14 (NCV)
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.
Luke 23 : 15 (NCV)
Also, Herod found nothing wrong with him; he sent him back to us. Look, he has done nothing for which he should die.
Luke 23 : 16 (NCV)
So, after I punish him, I will let him go free."
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