7. And when he realized that he was under Herod's jurisdiction, he sent him away to Herod, who was himself also at Jerusalem in those days.
8. Then Herod, upon seeing Jesus, was very glad. For he had been wanting to see him for a long time, because he had heard so many things about him, and he was hoping to see some kind of sign wrought by him.
9. Then he questioned him with many words. But he gave him no response at all.
10. And the leaders of the priests, and the scribes, stood firm in persistently accusing him.
11. Then Herod, with his soldiers, scorned him. And he ridiculed him, clothing him in a white garment. And he sent him back to Pilate.
12. And Herod and Pilate became friends on that day. For previously they were enemies to one another.
13. And Pilate, calling together the leaders of the priests, and the magistrates, and the people,
14. said to them: "You have brought before me this man, as one who disturbs the people. And behold, having questioned him before you, I find no case against this man, in those things about which you accuse him.
15. And neither did Herod. For I sent you all to him, and behold, nothing deserving of death was recorded about him.
16. Therefore, I will chastise him and release him."
17. Now he was required to release one person for them on the feast day.