As Jesus Christ reaches adulthood, two childhood best friends “break up” – one a Jewish prince, the other a Roman Tribune newly appointed to the region where they grew up. When they have a disagreement, the Tribune exacts his revenge when an unfortunate accident happens. He throws the prince in jail, along with his innocent mother and sister. The prince stews over this betrayal while serving as a gallery slave and, due to the kindness of strangers, rises from the ashes to seek vengeance upon his formerly beloved friend.