Luke 23:12
New International Version
That day Herod and Pilate became friends—before this they had been enemies.

New Living Translation
(Herod and Pilate, who had been enemies before, became friends that day.)

English Standard Version
And Herod and Pilate became friends with each other that very day, for before this they had been at enmity with each other.

Berean Standard Bible
That day Herod and Pilate became friends; before this time they had been enemies.

Berean Literal Bible
And both Herod and Pilate became friends with one another on that day; for previously it had been that they were at enmity between themselves.

King James Bible
And the same day Pilate and Herod were made friends together: for before they were at enmity between themselves.

New King James Version
That very day Pilate and Herod became friends with each other, for previously they had been at enmity with each other.

New American Standard Bible
And so Herod and Pilate became friends with one another that very day; for previously, they had been enemies toward each other.

NASB 1995
Now Herod and Pilate became friends with one another that very day; for before they had been enemies with each other.

NASB 1977
Now Herod and Pilate became friends with one another that very day; for before they had been at enmity with each other.

Legacy Standard Bible
Now Herod and Pilate became friends with one another that very day; for before they had been enemies with each other.

Amplified Bible
Now that very day Herod and Pilate became friends with each other—before this they had been enemies.

Christian Standard Bible
That very day Herod and Pilate became friends. Previously, they had been enemies.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
That very day Herod and Pilate became friends. Previously, they had been hostile toward each other.

American Standard Version
And Herod and Pilate became friends with each other that very day: for before they were at enmity between themselves.

Contemporary English Version
That same day Herod and Pilate became friends, even though they had been enemies before this.

English Revised Version
And Herod and Pilate became friends with each other that very day: for before they were at enmity between themselves.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
So Herod and Pilate became friends that day. They had been enemies before this.

Good News Translation
On that very day Herod and Pilate became friends; before this they had been enemies.

International Standard Version
So Herod and Pilate became friends with each other that very day. Before this they had been enemies.

Majority Standard Bible
That day Pilate and Herod became friends; before this time they had been enemies.

NET Bible
That very day Herod and Pilate became friends with each other, for prior to this they had been enemies.

New Heart English Bible
Herod and Pilate became friends with each other that very day, for before that they were enemies with each other.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the same day Pilate and Herod were made friends together; for before they were at enmity between themselves.

Weymouth New Testament
And on that very day Herod and Pilate became friends again, for they had been for some time at enmity.

World English Bible
Herod and Pilate became friends with each other that very day, for before that they were enemies with each other.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and both Pilate and Herod became friends with one another on that day, for they were previously at enmity between themselves.

Berean Literal Bible
And both Herod and Pilate became friends with one another on that day; for previously it had been that they were at enmity between themselves.

Young's Literal Translation
and both Pilate and Herod became friends on that day with one another, for they were before at enmity between themselves.

Smith's Literal Translation
And also Pilate and Herod were friends in that day with one another: for they were before being in enmity with each other.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Herod and Pilate were made friends, that same day; for before they were enemies one to another.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And Herod and Pilate became friends on that day. For previously they were enemies to one another.

New American Bible
Herod and Pilate became friends that very day, even though they had been enemies formerly.

New Revised Standard Version
That same day Herod and Pilate became friends with each other; before this they had been enemies.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And that day Pilate and Herod became friends with each other; for there was a longstanding enmity between them.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And on that day, Pilate and Herodus became friends with each other, because there had been hostility between them before that.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And on the same day, Pilate and Herod became friends to each other; for, before this, they had been at enmity the one toward the other.

Godbey New Testament
And both Herod and Pilate on that day became friends with one another: for they were hitherto in enmity either to other.

Haweis New Testament
And Pilate and Herod the same day became friends together: for they had previously been at enmity with each other.

Mace New Testament
and from that day the enmity that had been between Pilate and Herod ended in friendship.

Weymouth New Testament
And on that very day Herod and Pilate became friends again, for they had been for some time at enmity.

Worrell New Testament
And Herod and Pilate became friends with each other on that day; for before they were at enmity between themselves.

Worsley New Testament
And on that same day Pilate and Herod became friends with each other: for before they were at enmity one with the other.

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Context
Jesus Before Herod
11And even Herod and his soldiers ridiculed and mocked Him. Dressing Him in a fine robe, they sent Him back to Pilate. 12 That day Herod and Pilate became friends; before this time they had been enemies. 13Then Pilate called together the chief priests, the rulers, and the people,…

Cross References
Matthew 27:19
While Pilate was sitting on the judgment seat, his wife sent him this message: “Have nothing to do with that innocent man, for I have suffered terribly in a dream today because of Him.”

Mark 15:15
And wishing to satisfy the crowd, Pilate released Barabbas to them. But he had Jesus flogged, and handed Him over to be crucified.

John 19:12
From then on, Pilate tried to release Him, but the Jews kept shouting, “If you release this man, you are no friend of Caesar. Anyone who declares himself a king is defying Caesar.”

Acts 4:27
In fact, this is the very city where Herod and Pontius Pilate conspired with the Gentiles and the people of Israel against Your holy servant Jesus, whom You anointed.

Acts 12:1
About that time, King Herod reached out to harm some who belonged to the church.

Acts 13:28
And though they found no ground for a death sentence, they asked Pilate to have Him executed.

Acts 23:24-35
Provide mounts for Paul to take him safely to Governor Felix.” / And he wrote the following letter: / Claudius Lysias, To His Excellency, Governor Felix: Greetings. ...

Acts 25:23-27
The next day Agrippa and Bernice came with great pomp and entered the auditorium, along with the commanders and leading men of the city. And Festus ordered that Paul be brought in. / Then Festus said, “King Agrippa and all who are present with us, you see this man. The whole Jewish community has petitioned me about him, both here and in Jerusalem, crying out that he ought not to live any longer. / But I found he had done nothing worthy of death, and since he has now appealed to the Emperor, I decided to send him. ...

Acts 26:30-32
Then the king and the governor rose, along with Bernice and those seated with them. / On their way out, they said to one another, “This man has done nothing worthy of death or imprisonment.” / And Agrippa said to Festus, “This man could have been released if he had not appealed to Caesar.”

Acts 27:1
When it was decided that we would sail for Italy, Paul and some other prisoners were handed over to a centurion named Julius, who belonged to the Imperial Regiment.

Genesis 37:28
So when the Midianite traders passed by, his brothers pulled Joseph out of the pit and sold him for twenty shekels of silver to the Ishmaelites, who took him to Egypt.

Genesis 50:20
As for you, what you intended against me for evil, God intended for good, in order to accomplish a day like this—to preserve the lives of many people.

Exodus 1:10
Come, let us deal shrewdly with them, or they will increase even more; and if a war breaks out, they may join our enemies, fight against us, and leave the country.”

1 Samuel 18:21
“I will give her to David,” Saul thought, “so that she may be a snare to him, and the hand of the Philistines may be against him.” So Saul said to David, “For a second time now you can be my son-in-law.”

2 Samuel 3:1
Now the war between the house of Saul and the house of David was protracted. And David grew stronger and stronger, while the house of Saul grew weaker and weaker.


Treasury of Scripture

And the same day Pilate and Herod were made friends together: for before they were at enmity between themselves.

Psalm 83:4-6
They have said, Come, and let us cut them off from being a nation; that the name of Israel may be no more in remembrance…

Acts 4:27
For of a truth against thy holy child Jesus, whom thou hast anointed, both Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles, and the people of Israel, were gathered together,

Matthew 16:1
The Pharisees also with the Sadducees came, and tempting desired him that he would shew them a sign from heaven.

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Luke 23
1. Jesus is accused before Pilate, and sent to Herod.
8. Herod mocks him.
12. Herod and Pilate become friends.
13. Barabbas is desired of the people,
24. and is released by Pilate, and Jesus is given to be crucified.
26. He tells the women, that lament him, the destruction of Jerusalem;
34. prays for his enemies.
39. Two criminals are crucified with him.
46. His death.
50. His burial.














That day
The phrase "that day" refers to a specific moment in time, highlighting the significance of the events that transpired. In the context of Luke 23, this day is pivotal in the Passion narrative, marking the trial and crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Historically, this was a day of great tension and political maneuvering, as the Jewish leaders sought to eliminate what they perceived as a threat to their authority and the Roman rulers aimed to maintain order. Theologically, "that day" signifies the unfolding of God's redemptive plan through the suffering of His Son.

Herod and Pilate
Herod Antipas and Pontius Pilate were two prominent political figures during the time of Jesus. Herod, a tetrarch of Galilee, was known for his complex relationship with the Jewish people and his role in the execution of John the Baptist. Pilate, the Roman governor of Judea, was responsible for maintaining Roman law and order. The mention of both leaders underscores the political and social dynamics at play. Their involvement in Jesus' trial highlights the fulfillment of prophecy and the intersection of divine sovereignty with human authority.

became friends
The phrase "became friends" is significant, as it indicates a change in the relationship between Herod and Pilate. Previously, they were at odds, likely due to political rivalry and differing interests in the region. However, their mutual involvement in the trial of Jesus brought them together. This newfound friendship, forged through shared complicity in the unjust treatment of Jesus, serves as a reminder of how worldly alliances can form around common interests, even when those interests are morally questionable.

with one another
The phrase "with one another" emphasizes the unity that developed between Herod and Pilate. This unity, however, was not based on righteousness or truth but on a shared participation in the events surrounding Jesus' trial. It serves as a cautionary tale about the nature of alliances formed for convenience or self-interest, rather than for the pursuit of justice or truth. In a broader sense, it reflects the human tendency to prioritize political expediency over moral integrity.

before this
The phrase "before this" provides a temporal context, indicating that the friendship between Herod and Pilate was a new development. Prior to the events of Jesus' trial, their relationship was marked by enmity. This change underscores the impact of Jesus' presence and the events of His trial on the political landscape of the time. It also highlights the irony that, while Jesus' mission was to bring reconciliation between God and humanity, His trial brought about a superficial reconciliation between two earthly rulers.

(12) Before they were at enmity between themselves.--The special cause of enmity is not known. Possibly the massacre of the Galileans, mentioned in Luke 13:1, may have had somewhat to do with it. The union of the two in their enmity against Jesus, though not mentioned in the Gospels, is referred to in the first recorded hymn of the Church of Christ (Acts 4:27). Herod, however, it will be noted, passes no formal sentence. He is satisfied with Pilate's mark of respect for his jurisdiction.

Verse 12. - And the same day Pilate and Herod were made friends together. This union of two such bitter enemies in their enmity against Jesus evidently struck the early Church with sad wonderment. It is referred to in the first recorded hymn of the Church of Christ (Acts 4:27). How often has the strange sad scene been reproduced in the world's story since! Worldly men apparently irreconcilable meet together in friendship when opportunity offers itself for wounding Christ!

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
That
αὐτῇ (autē)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Feminine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

day
ἡμέρᾳ (hēmera)
Noun - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's 2250: A day, the period from sunrise to sunset.

Herod
Ἡρῴδης (Hērōdēs)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2264: Compound of heros and eidos; heroic; Herod, the name of four Jewish kings.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

Pilate
Πιλᾶτος (Pilatos)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 4091: Pilate. Of Latin origin; close-pressed, i.e. Firm; Pilatus, a Roman.

became
Ἐγένοντο (Egenonto)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 1096: A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.

friends;
φίλοι (philoi)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 5384: Friendly; subst: a friend, an associate. Properly, dear, i.e. A friend; actively, fond, i.e. Friendly.

before this [time]
προϋπῆρχον (proupērchon)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 4391: To have been already, have been previously. From pro and huparcho; to exist before, i.e. to be or do something previously.

they had been
ὄντες (ontes)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

enemies.
ἔχθρᾳ (echthra)
Noun - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's 2189: Enmity, hostility, alienation. Feminine of echthros; hostility; by implication, a reason for opposition.


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