Bible Verses

Herod was thrilled to have Jesus before him; he had wanted to see him for a long time because of the reports about him, and he was hoping Jesus would perform a miracle.

Finding that the accused came under Herod’s jurisdiction, Pilate sent Jesus to Herod, who was in Jerusalem at the time.

 When Pilate heard this, he asked if the man was a Galilean.

But they insisted:  “His teaching is stirring up the whole country of the Jews. He began in Galilee, and now he has come all the way here.” 

Turning to the chief priests and the crowd, Pilate said:  “I find no basis for a case against this man.” 

Pilate asked Jesus:  “Are you the King of the Jews?”  Jesus replied:  “You said so.” 

They presented their accusation:  “We found this man subverting our nation, opposing payment of taxes to Caesar, and claiming to be Christ the King.”

The entire council stood up and brought Jesus to Pilate.

Jesus Before Pilate

Then they said:  “What need do we have of witnesses? We have heard it from his own lips.”