Caiaphas, the Jewish High Priest sends Jesus to Pontius Pilate, the Roman Governor of Judea. But Pilate, not wanting to create a martyr, refers this case to a “lower court,” that of Herod ...

Then they arrested Jesus. One of those who were with Jesus drew his sword and struck at the high priest's slave, cutting off his ear. “Put your sword back in its place” Jesus said to him ...