Luke 23:8

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

When Herod saw Jesus, he was greatly pleased, because for a long time he had been wanting to see Him. He had heard about Him and hoped to see Him perform a sign.

Additional Resources

Other Translations

Referenced Verses

  • Matt 14:1 : 1 At that time, Herod, the tetrarch, heard the news about Jesus.
  • Mark 6:14 : 14 King Herod heard about Jesus, because His name had become well known. Some were saying, 'John the Baptist has been raised from the dead, and that is why miraculous powers are at work in Him.'
  • Luke 4:23 : 23 Jesus said to them, 'Surely you will quote this proverb to me: “Physician, heal yourself!” and say, “Do here in your hometown what we have heard that you did in Capernaum.”'
  • Luke 9:7-9 : 7 Herod the tetrarch heard about all that was happening, and he was perplexed because some were saying that John had been raised from the dead. 8 Others were saying that Elijah had appeared, and still others that one of the prophets of old had risen. 9 But Herod said, 'I beheaded John. Who, then, is this I hear such things about?' And he tried to see him.
  • Acts 8:19 : 19 He said, 'Give me this authority too, so that everyone I lay my hands on may receive the Holy Spirit.'
  • 2 Kgs 5:3-6 : 3 She said to her mistress, 'If only my master would go to see the prophet in Samaria! He would cure him of his leprosy.' 4 Naaman went and told his master, saying, 'This is what the girl from the land of Israel said.' 5 The king of Aram said, 'Go, and I will send a letter to the king of Israel.' So Naaman left, taking with him ten talents of silver, six thousand shekels of gold, and ten sets of clothes. 6 He brought the letter to the king of Israel, which read: 'Now, when this letter reaches you, know that I have sent you my servant Naaman, so that you may cure him of his leprosy.'
  • 2 Kgs 5:11 : 11 But Naaman became angry and left, saying, 'I thought he would surely come out to me, stand, call on the name of the LORD his God, wave his hand over the spot, and cure the leprosy.'

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • Luke 23:6-7
    2 verses
    81%

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

    7Realizing that He was under Herod's jurisdiction, he sent Him to Herod, who was also in Jerusalem at that time.

  • Luke 23:9
    78%

    9Herod questioned Him at length, but Jesus gave him no answer.

  • Mark 6:19-22
    4 verses
    77%

    19So Herodias held a grudge against John and wanted to kill him, but she was unable to do so.

    20For Herod feared John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and he kept him safe. When he heard John speak, he was greatly perplexed, yet he liked to listen to him.

    21Finally, the opportune time came. On his birthday, Herod gave a banquet for his high officials, military commanders, and the leading men of Galilee.

    22When the daughter of Herodias came in and danced, she pleased Herod and his dinner guests. The king said to the girl, 'Ask me for whatever you want, and I will give it to you.'

  • Luke 9:7-9
    3 verses
    75%

    7Herod the tetrarch heard about all that was happening, and he was perplexed because some were saying that John had been raised from the dead.

    8Others were saying that Elijah had appeared, and still others that one of the prophets of old had risen.

    9But Herod said, 'I beheaded John. Who, then, is this I hear such things about?' And he tried to see him.

  • Matt 14:1-2
    2 verses
    73%

    1At that time, Herod, the tetrarch, heard the news about Jesus.

    2And he said to his servants, 'This is John the Baptist. He has been raised from the dead, and that is why miraculous powers are at work in him.'

  • Matt 2:1-3
    3 verses
    71%

    1After Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea during the reign of King Herod, magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem.

    2They asked, 'Where is the newborn King of the Jews? For we saw His star in the east and have come to worship Him.'

    3When King Herod heard this, he was deeply troubled, and all Jerusalem with him.

  • Matt 14:5-7
    3 verses
    70%

    5Though Herod wanted to kill him, he feared the crowd because they considered John to be a prophet.

    6But on Herod's birthday, the daughter of Herodias danced before them, and it pleased Herod.

    7Therefore, he promised with an oath to give her whatever she might ask.

  • Matt 2:7-8
    2 verses
    70%

    7Then Herod secretly called the magi and found out from them the exact time the star had appeared.

    8He sent them to Bethlehem and said, 'Go and search carefully for the child. When you find Him, report back to me so that I too may go and worship Him.'

  • Acts 12:19-21
    3 verses
    69%

    19After Herod searched for him and did not find him, he interrogated the guards and ordered their execution. Then Herod went down from Judea to Caesarea and stayed there.

    20Herod was very angry with the people of Tyre and Sidon. Together they came to him, and after persuading Blastus, the king's chamberlain, they sought peace, because their country depended on the king's country for food.

    21On an appointed day, Herod, dressed in royal robes, sat on the throne and delivered a public address to them.

  • Mark 6:14
    69%

    14King Herod heard about Jesus, because His name had become well known. Some were saying, 'John the Baptist has been raised from the dead, and that is why miraculous powers are at work in Him.'

  • Luke 23:11-12
    2 verses
    68%

    11Then Herod, along with his soldiers, treated Him with contempt and mocked Him. They dressed Him in a splendid robe and sent Him back to Pilate.

    12That very day, Herod and Pilate became friends, for previously they had been enemies.

  • Matt 2:10
    68%

    10When they saw the star, they were overjoyed with great emotion.

  • Acts 23:35
    67%

    35he said, 'I will hear your case when your accusers arrive.' Then he ordered him to be kept under guard in Herod’s palace.

  • Luke 8:40
    67%

    40When Jesus returned, the crowd welcomed Him, for they were all waiting for Him.

  • Luke 23:15
    67%

    15No, nor has Herod, for he sent Him back to us. Look, He has done nothing deserving death.

  • Mark 6:16
    67%

    16But when Herod heard this, he said, 'John, the man I beheaded, has been raised from the dead.'

  • Acts 12:1
    66%

    1Around that time, King Herod laid hands on some from the church to mistreat them.

  • Luke 3:19
    66%

    19But Herod the tetrarch, being reproved by John about Herodias, the wife of his brother Philip, and for all the evil things he had done,

  • Acts 8:11
    66%

    11They followed him because he had amazed them with his magic for a long time.

  • Matt 8:34
    65%

    34Then the whole city came out to meet Jesus. When they saw Him, they begged Him to leave their region.

  • John 2:23
    65%

    23While He was in Jerusalem at the Passover Festival, many believed in His name when they saw the signs He was performing.

  • Acts 12:3
    65%

    3When he saw that this pleased the Jews, he proceeded to arrest Peter as well. (It was during the days of Unleavened Bread.)

  • Mark 14:11
    65%

    11When they heard this, they were glad and promised to give him money. So he began looking for an opportunity to betray him.

  • Luke 10:24
    65%

    24For I tell you, many prophets and kings wanted to see what you see but did not see it, and to hear what you hear but did not hear it.

  • John 8:56
    65%

    56Your father Abraham rejoiced that he would see my day; he saw it and was glad.

  • John 4:45
    65%

    45So when he came to Galilee, the Galileans welcomed him because they had seen all that he had done in Jerusalem during the festival, for they too had attended the festival.

  • Luke 22:5
    65%

    5They were glad and agreed to give him money.

  • Acts 4:27
    64%

    27'Indeed, in this city, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, along with the Gentiles and the people of Israel, gathered together against your holy servant Jesus, whom you anointed.'

  • Matt 27:18
    64%

    18He knew that it was out of envy that they had handed Him over.

  • Matt 2:16
    64%

    16Then Herod, realizing that he had been deceived by the magi, became furious. He sent orders to kill all the boys in Bethlehem and its vicinity who were two years old and under, according to the time he had determined from the magi.

  • Luke 13:31
    64%

    31At that time, some Pharisees came to Jesus and said to him, 'Leave this place and go somewhere else. Herod wants to kill you.'

  • Mark 9:15
    64%

    15As soon as the crowd saw Jesus, they were amazed and ran to greet him.

  • John 6:2
    64%

    2A large crowd was following him because they were seeing the signs he was performing on those who were sick.

  • Matt 2:22
    64%

    22But when he heard that Archelaus was reigning in Judea in place of his father Herod, he was afraid to go there. Having been warned in a dream, he withdrew to the region of Galilee.

  • Luke 1:14
    64%

    14You will have joy and gladness, and many will rejoice at his birth.