23:11 And Herod with his {c} men of war set him at nought, and mocked [him], and arrayed him in a gorgeous robe, and sent him again to Pilate.
(c) Accompanied with his nobles and soldiers who followed him from Galilee.
23:11 Herod... mocked [him]. Pilate was a better man than Herod. Though he yielded weakly to the clamor, he was not a trifler.
23:11 Herod set him at nought - Probably judging him to be a fool, because he answered nothing. In a splendid robe - In royal apparel; intimating that he feared nothing from this king.
23:6-12 Herod had heard many things of Jesus in Galilee, and out of curiosity longed to see him. The poorest beggar that asked a miracle for the relief of his necessity, was never denied; but this proud prince, who asked for a miracle only to gratify his curiosity, is refused. He might have seen Christ and his wondrous works in Galilee, and would not, therefore it is justly said, Now he would see them, and shall not. Herod sent Christ again to Pilate: the friendships of wicked men are often formed by union in wickedness. They agree in little, except in enmity to God, and contempt of Christ.
