Pilate and Herod, Luke 23:1-16

This post concerns the pseudo-trials of Jesus by Pilate and Herod.

Pilate and Herod discusses the conclusions drawn about Jesus by the Roman authorities, Luke 23:1-7. “Then the whole company of them arose and brought him before Pilate. And they began to accuse him, saying, “We found this man misleading our nation and forbidding us to give tribute to Caesar, and saying that he himself… Christ, a king.”

Pilate asked Jesus if He was a King of the Jews. Jesus replied, Luke 23:3. “You have said so.” Then Pilate said, “I find no guilt in this man.” Pilate knew that if Jesus claimed to be a king, they would follow Him and certainly not accuse Him before Roman officials. Here Pilate accurately gave his judgement of Jesus and the Jews.

But the Pharisees were not content with Pilate’s answer, Luke 23:5. “But they were urgent, saying, “He stirs up the people, teaching throughout all Judea, from Galilee even to this place.”

Pilate did not want to condemn a man he thought innocent. When he heard about Jesus’ work in Galilea, he sent Jesus to Herod for a decision.

Herod was pleased to see Jesus for judgment, because he wanted to see a miracle, Luke 23:9-11. “So, he questioned him at some length, but he made no answer. The chief priests and the scribes stood by, vehemently accusing him. And Herod with his soldiers treated him with contempt and mocked him. Then, arraying him in splendid clothing, he sent him back to Pilate.”

This incident provides a clear lesson for us: We cannot depend on governmental officials for justice.

So, what did we learn?

1.Neither Pilate nor Herod wanted to condemn Jesus, a person without fault.

2.Pilate would not stand up to the Jews and thought Jesus innocent.

3.Governmental officials do not necessarily judge fairly.

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