231 And having risen, the whole multitude of them did lead him to Pilate, 2 and began to accuse him, saying, 'This one we found perverting the nation, and forbidding to give tribute to Caesar, saying himself to be Christ a king.' 3 And Pilate questioned him, saying, 'Thou art the king of the Jews?' and he answering him, said, 'Thou dost say 'it'.' 4 And Pilate said unto the chief priests, and the multitude, 'I find no fault in this man;' 5 and they were the more urgent, saying—'He doth stir up the people, teaching throughout the whole of Judea—having begun from Galilee—unto this place.'
6 And Pilate having heard of Galilee, questioned if the man is a Galilean, 7 and having known that he is from the jurisdiction of Herod, he sent him back unto Herod, he being also in Jerusalem in those days. 8 And Herod having seen Jesus did rejoice exceedingly, for he was wishing for a long 'time' to see him, because of hearing many things about him, and he was hoping some sign to see done by him, 9 and was questioning him in many words, and he answered him nothing. 10 And the chief priests and the scribes stood vehemently accusing him, 11 and Herod with his soldiers having set him at nought, and having mocked, having put around him gorgeous apparel, did send him back to Pilate, 12 and both Pilate and Herod became friends on that day with one another, for they were before at enmity between themselves.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Luke 23:1-12
Commentary on Luke 23:1-5
(Read Luke 23:1-5)
Pilate well understood the difference between armed forces and our Lord's followers. But instead of being softened by Pilate's declaration of his innocence, and considering whether they were not bringing the guilt of innocent blood upon themselves, the Jews were the more angry. The Lord brings his designs to a glorious end, even by means of those who follow the devices of their own hearts. Thus all parties joined, so as to prove the innocence of Jesus, who was the atoning sacrifice for our sins.
Commentary on Luke 23:6-12
(Read Luke 23:6-12)
Herod had heard many things of Jesus in Galilee, and out of curiosity longed to see him. The poorest beggar that asked a miracle for the relief of his necessity, was never denied; but this proud prince, who asked for a miracle only to gratify his curiosity, is refused. He might have seen Christ and his wondrous works in Galilee, and would not, therefore it is justly said, Now he would see them, and shall not. Herod sent Christ again to Pilate: the friendships of wicked men are often formed by union in wickedness. They agree in little, except in enmity to God, and contempt of Christ.