For before they were at enmity between themselves (προυπηρχον γαρ εν εχθρα οντες προς εαυτους). A periphrastic imperfect of the do…

Made friends together, etc. What had been the cause of their quarrel is unknown. It is commonly supposed that it was Pilate's slaying the …

Before they were at enmity between themselves.—The special cause of enmity is not known. Possibly the massacre of the Galileans, m…

And Herod with his men of war set him at nought, and mocked him, and arrayed him in a gorgeous robe, and sent him again to Pilate. And the same…

The Venerable Bede: Having determined not to question our Lord about this accusation, Pilate was therefore glad when an opportu…

Only Luke records Jesus’ appearance before Herod; he had more interest in politics than Matthew or Mark (cf. 3:1; 9:7–9; 13:31). Herod had a more i…

Pilate and Herod became friends. From Christ being the occasion of reconciling two wicked men, let us learn how much the children of God, …

And the same day Pilate and Herod were made friends
together
For it pleased Herod, th…

Herod had heard many things about Jesus in Galilee, and out of curiosity longed to see him. The poorest beggar who asked for a miracle for the reli…