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Luke 23:8

Herod AntipasJesus

6 When Pilate heard of Galilee, he asked whether the man were a Galilæan.

7 And as soon as he knew that he belonged unto Herod’s jurisdiction, he sent him to Herod, who himself also was at Jerusalem at that time.

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.

9 Then he questioned with him in many words; but he answered him nothing.

10 And the chief priests and scribes stood and vehemently accused 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

    Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done by him: and he was perplexed, because that it was said of some, that John was risen from the dead;

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  • Mark 6:14

    And king Herod heard of him; (for his name was spread abroad:) and he said, That John the Baptist was risen from the dead, and therefore mighty works do shew forth themselves in him.

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  • Matthew 14:1

    At that time Herod the tetrarch heard of the fame of Jesus,

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  • 2 Kings 5:11

    But Naaman was wroth, and went away, and said, Behold, I thought, He will surely come out to me, and stand, and call on the name of the LORD his God, and strike his hand over the place, and recover the leper.

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  • Acts 8:19

    Saying, Give me also this power, that on whomsoever I lay hands, he may receive the Holy Ghost.

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  • Luke 4:23

    And he said unto them, Ye will surely say unto me this proverb, Physician, heal thyself: whatsoever we have heard done in Capernaum, do also here in thy country.

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  • 2 Kings 5:3–6

    And she said unto her mistress, Would God my lord were with the prophet that is in Samaria! for he would recover him of his leprosy.

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