5. But they kept on saying, “His teaching is causing trouble all over Judea. He began in Galilee, and now he is here!”
6. Pilate heard this and asked if Jesus was from Galilee.
7. He learned that Jesus was under Herod’s authority. Herod was in Jerusalem at that time, so Pilate sent Jesus to him.
8. When Herod saw Jesus, he was very happy. He had heard all about him and had wanted to meet him for a long time. Herod wanted to see a miracle, so he was hoping that Jesus would do one.