Luke 23:8

Translations

Modern

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.

Traditional

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.

Literal

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.

Latin

Herodes autem viso Jesu, gavisus est valde. Erat enim cupiens ex multo tempore videre eum, eo quod audierat multa de eo, et sperabat signum aliquod videre ab eo fieri.

Original

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English

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.

Notes

Luke 23:8

he was greatly pleased: He was curious about Jesus and his power to do miracles and teach, just as he had been curious about John the Baptist (9:7, 9; Mark 6:20).

Theme notes and profiles

Herod Antipas Pontius Pilate

Events

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People

Herod: Tetrarch of Galilee during Jesus' ministry Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Herod, Herodian Family Jesus Christ Luke, Gospel of Passion

Topics

Curiosity of Herod (Antipas), to See Jesus Herod: Tetrarch of Galilee (Herod Antipas): Desires to See Jesus Herod: Tetrarch of Galilee (Herod Antipas): Jesus Tried By Jesus, the Christ: Arraigned Before Herod Antipas (In Jerusalem) Miracles: Demanded by Unbelievers Miracles: The Wicked: Desire to See Rulers: Wicked: Herod Antipas, in Craftiness and Tyranny

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