Luke 23:8 “When Herod saw Jesus, he was greatly pleased. He had wanted to see Him…”

Luke 23:8

When Herod saw Jesus, he was greatly pleased. He had wanted to see Him for a long time, because he had heard about Him and was hoping to see Him perform a miracle.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

And when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceeding glad: for he was desirous to see him of a long season, because he had heard many things of him; and he hoped to have seen some miracle done by him.

World English Bible

Now when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceedingly glad, for he had wanted to see him for a long time, because he had heard many things about him. He hoped to see some miracle done by him.

American Standard Version

Now when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceeding glad: for he was of a long time desirous to see him, because he had heard concerning him; and he hoped to see some miracle done by him.

Geneva Bible 1599

And when Herod sawe Iesus, hee was exceedingly glad: for he was desirous to see him of a long season, because he had heard many things of him, and trusted to haue seene some signe done by him.

Darby Translation

And when Herod saw Jesus he greatly rejoiced, for he had been a long while desirous of seeing him, because of hearing many things concerning him, and he hoped to see some sign done by him;

Young's Literal Translation

And Herod having seen Jesus did rejoice exceedingly, for he was wishing for a long [time] to see him, because of hearing many things about him, and he was hoping some sign to see done by him,

Bible in Basic English

Now when Herod saw Jesus he was very glad, having for a long time had a desire to see him, for he had had accounts of him, and was hoping to see some wonders done by him.

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Cross references

“for”

Luke 9:7–9 Matthew 14:1 Mark 6:14

Luke 9:7–9 · BSB

When Herod the tetrarch heard about all that was happening, he was perplexed. For some were saying that John had risen from the dead,

Matthew 14:1 · BSB

At that time Herod the tetrarch heard the reports about Jesus

Mark 6:14 · BSB

Now King Herod heard about this, for Jesus’ name had become well known, and people were saying, “John the Baptist has risen from the dead! That is why miraculous powers are at work in him.”

“and he”

Luke 4:23 2 Kings 5:11 Acts 8:19 2 Kings 5:3–6

Luke 4:23 · BSB

Jesus said to them, “Surely you will quote this proverb to Me: ‘Physician, heal yourself! Do here in Your hometown what we have heard that You did in Capernaum.’”

2 Kings 5:11 · BSB

But Naaman went away angry, saying, “I thought that he would surely come out, stand and call on the name of the LORD his God, and wave his hand over the spot to cure my leprosy.

Acts 8:19 · BSB

“Give me this power as well,” he said, “so that everyone on whom I lay my hands may receive the Holy Spirit.”

2 Kings 5:3–6 · BSB

She said to her mistress, “If only my master would go to the prophet who is in Samaria, he would cure him of his leprosy.”

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

7And learning that Jesus was under Herod’s jurisdiction, he sent Him to Herod, who himself was in Jerusalem at that time.

9Herod questioned Jesus at great length, but He gave no answer.

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