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When he found out that he was in Herod`s jurisdiction, he sent him to Herod, who was also in Jerusalem in those days.
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Pilate's Political Maneuver
Commentators explain that Pilate's decision to send Jesus to Herod was a calculated political move. He saw an opportunity to both rid himself of a difficult case and to show respect for the authority of Herod Antipas, the ruler of Galilee. Some scholars, like Charles Spurgeon, view this as Pilate shirking his responsibility to do what he knew was right.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Herod's jurisdiction. Herod Antipas, a son of Herod the Great. This was the same Herod that put John the Baptist to death. Jesus had passe…
When he knew (επιγνους). Second aorist active participle from επιγινωσκω, having gained full (επ, added knowledge).
19th Century
Anglican
To Herod’s jurisdiction.—The word is the same as that commonly translated “authority,” but the English exactly expresses its meani…
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Baptist
He sent him to Herod, who himself also was at Jerusalem at that time (Luke 23:7).
By this, he served two purposes. First…
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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And as soon as he knew that he belonged to Herod's jurisdiction. The country which was under his power, and he had the go…
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