Luke 23:6

Luke 23:6 says,When Pilate heard of Galilee, he asked whether the man were a Galilaean.  Pilate's only response was to ask whether Jesus was a Galilaean.  They could answer this question without lying, but it had nothing to do with what they were accusing Jesus of.  We can mix truth in with lies today, but it still doesn't make the lie to be true.  Verse seven adds, And as soon as he knew that he belonged unto Herod’s jurisdiction, he sent him to Herod, who himself also was at Jerusalem at that time.  When Pilate realized that Jesus fell under the jurisdiction of Herod, instead of setting Jesus free since he had found no fault with Him, Pilate passed the buck as we would say today.  Pilate sent Jesus to Herod to be judged.  There are still people today who pass the buck on deciding about Who Jesus is.  Verse eight states, And when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceeding glad: for he was desirous to see him of a long season, because he had heard many things of him; and he hoped to have seen some miracle done by him.  Herod was delighted to see Jesus, because he had heard a lot about Him and wanted to see Him perform a miracle.  This is also the reason many people desire to meet Jesus today, and that is to see what He can do for them materially or physically.  Verse nine adds, Then he questioned with him in many words; but he answered him nothing.  Herod asked Jesus many questions, but Jesus did not answer Him.  Jesus does not perform at our command to entertain us.  He calls us to salvation, but He does not perform miracles to amuse us or to convince us of Who He is.  Verse ten says, And the chief priests and scribes stood and vehemently accused him.  Jesus may not have answered Herod, but the chief priests and scribes angrily accused Him with false accusations.  People continue to attempt to discredit Jesus with false accusations about Who He is or what His word says, but hopefully it isn't those who call themselves Christians who do so.  Verse eleven adds, And Herod with his men of war set him at nought, and mocked him, and arrayed him in a gorgeous robe, and sent him again to Pilate.  Herod and his men of war mocked Jesus and arrayed Him in a gorgeous robe and sent Him back to Pilate, who had already said he found no fault with Him.  When Jesus does not perform as people expect Him to today, they often send Him away, mocking Him while they do so.  Verse twelve continues, And the same day Pilate and Herod were made friends together: for before they were at enmity between themselves.  Pilate and Herod, who had been enemies, became friends as they dealt with judging Jesus.  There are still many people today who would normally be or had been enemies who are united in trying to discredit Jesus.