The chief priests and the scribes stood by, vehemently accusing Him.
“We have found this man a troublemaker, instigating riots among all the Jews throughout the world, and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes.
But they insisted, saying, “He stirs up the people, teaching throughout all Judea, beginning from Galilee to here.”
And they began to accuse Him, saying, “We found this Man perverting our nation, and forbidding us to pay taxes to Caesar, and saying that He Himself is Christ a King.”
As He said these things to them, the scribes and the Pharisees began to incite Him vehemently and angrily draw Him out concerning many things,
When He was accused by the chief priests and elders, He gave no answer.
He questioned Him with many words, but He gave no answer.
Then Herod, with his soldiers, treated Him with contempt and mocked Him. Then, dressing Him in a fine robe, he sent Him back to Pilate.