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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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Albert Barnes
On Luke 23:7
18th Century
Theologian
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…
AT Robertson
On Luke 23:7
When he knew (επιγνους). Second aorist active participle from επιγινωσκω, having gained full (επ, added knowledge).
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 23:7
19th Century
Bishop
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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Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 23:7
19th Century
Preacher
He sent him to Herod, who himself also was at Jerusalem at that time (Luke 23:7).
By this, he served two purposes. First…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 23:7
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
On Luke 23:7
17th Century
Pastor
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…
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…