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The chief priests and the scribes stood, vehemently accusing him.

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Persistent Opposition

The chief priests and scribes didn't give up after the trial with Pilate; they followed Jesus to Herod's court. Commentators suggest they were afraid Herod might release Jesus and were determined to see him condemned, pursuing him from one authority to another with unwavering resolve.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Luke 23:10

18th Century

Theologian

Vehemently accused him. Violently or unjustly accused him, attempting to make it appear that he had been guilty of sedition in Herod's pro…

AT Robertson

AT Robertson

On Luke 23:10

Stood (ιστηκεισαν). Second perfect active intransitive of ιστημ with sense of imperfect. They stood by while Herod quizzed Jesus a…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Luke 23:10

19th Century

Bishop

The chief priests and scribes.—The accusers seem to have accompanied the Accused. There was nothing strange in the presence of th…

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Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Luke 23:10

19th Century

Preacher

And the chief priests and scribes stood and vehemently accused him.

The original word is made nothing of him – made him as nothing.…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

On Luke 23:10

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…

John Gill

John Gill

On Luke 23:10

17th Century

Pastor

And the chief priests and Scribes The sanhedrim that followed him from Pilate's hall, to Herod's palace; fearing, lest He…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Luke 23:6–12

17th Century

Minister

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…