Luke 23:12
12 That day Herod and Pilate became friends-before this they had been enemies.
Other Translations of Luke 23:12
King James Version
12 And the same day Pilate and Herod were made friends together: for before they were at enmity between themselves.
English Standard Version
12 And Herod and Pilate became friends with each other that very day, for before this they had been at enmity with each other.
The Message
12 That day Herod and Pilate became thick as thieves. Always before they had kept their distance.
New King James Version
12 That very day Pilate and Herod became friends with each other, for previously they had been at enmity with each other.
New Living Translation
12 (Herod and Pilate, who had been enemies before, became friends that day.)
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Luke 23:12
Commentary on Luke 23:6-12
(Read Luke 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.