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Luke 23:8

Herod AntipasJesus

6 When Pilate heard this, he asked if the man was a Galilean.

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

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.

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

10 Meanwhile, the chief priests and scribes stood there, vehemently accusing Him.

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BSB
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.
KJV
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.
WEB
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.
ASV
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.
DARBY
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;
BLB
And Herod, having seen Jesus, was exceedingly glad; for of a long time he is wanting to see Him, because of hearing concerning Him; and he was hoping to see some sign done by Him.
ÅB
Og da Herodes så Jesus, ble han meget glad; for han hadde i lang tid ønsket å få se ham, fordi han hadde hørt om ham, og han håpet å få se et tegn av ham.
OTB
Herodes ble glad for å se Jesus, for han hadde lenge ønsket å se ham, fordi han hadde hørt om ham og håpet å se ham gjøre et tegn.
B1930
Og da Herodes så Jesus, blev han meget glad; for han hadde i lang tid ønsket å få se ham, fordi han hadde hørt om ham, og han håpet å få se et tegn av ham.

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  • Luke 9:7–9

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

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  • Mark 6:14

    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.”

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  • Matthew 14:1

    At that time Herod the tetrarch heard the reports about Jesus

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  • 2 Kings 5:11

    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.

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  • Acts 8:19

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

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  • Luke 4:23

    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.’”

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  • 2 Kings 5:3–6

    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.”

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