So when the crowd gathered. When Pilate found Jesus was a Galilean, he sent him to Herod, ruler of that region, who was in Jerusalem at this time. After trying to get Jesus to do a miracle, Herod and his soldiers made fun of Jesus, then sent him back to Pilate (Luke 23:6-12). It is after Jesus is sent back to Pilate, that this crowd gathers. Which one? Both Pilate and Herod have pronounced Jesus innocent of guilt (Luke 23:15). Pilate wanted to set Jesus free (John 19:12), so he gives them a choice between Jesus Barabbas (who was guilty of revolt and murder) and Jesus the Christ (who was innocent of any crime).

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