4. And Pilate said to the chief priests and the throngs, I find no guilt or crime in this Man.
5. But they were urgent and emphatic, saying, He stirs up and excites the people, teaching throughout all Judea–from Galilee, where He began, even to this place.
6. Upon hearing this, Pilate asked whether the Man was a Galilean.
7. And when he found out [certainly] that He belonged to Herod's jurisdiction, he sent Him up to Herod [a higher authority], who was also in Jerusalem in those days.
8. Now when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceedingly glad, for he had eagerly desired to see Him for a long time because of what he had heard concerning Him, and he was hoping to witness some sign (some striking evidence or spectacular performance) done by Him.
9. So he asked Him many questions, but He made no reply. [Isa. 53:7.]