Luke 23:8

World English Bible (2000)

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.

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  • Matt 14:1 : 1 At that time, Herod the tetrarch heard the report concerning Jesus,
  • Mark 6:14 : 14 King Herod heard this, for his name had become known, and he said, "John the Baptizer has risen from the dead, and therefore these powers are at work in him."
  • Luke 4:23 : 23 He said to them, "Doubtless you will tell me this parable, 'Physician, heal yourself! Whatever we have heard done at Capernaum, do also here in your hometown.'"
  • Luke 9:7-9 : 7 Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done by him; and he was very perplexed, because it was said by some that John had risen from the dead, 8 and by some that Elijah had appeared, and by others that one of the old prophets had risen again. 9 Herod said, "John I beheaded, but who is this, about whom I hear such things?" He sought to see him.
  • Acts 8:19 : 19 saying, "Give me also this power, that whoever I lay my hands on may receive the Holy Spirit."
  • 2 Kgs 5:3-6 : 3 She said to her mistress, "I wish that my lord were with the prophet who is in Samaria! Then he would heal him of his leprosy." 4 Someone went in, and told his lord, saying, "The maiden who is from the land of Israel said this." 5 The king of Syria said, "Go now, and I will send a letter to the king of Israel." He departed, and took with him ten talents of silver, and six thousand pieces of gold, and ten changes of clothing. 6 He brought the letter to the king of Israel, saying, "Now when this letter has come to you, behold, I have sent Naaman my servant to you, that you may heal him of his leprosy."
  • 2 Kgs 5:11 : 11 But Naaman was angry, and went away, and said, "Behold, I thought, 'He will surely come out to me, and stand, and call on the name of Yahweh his God, and wave his hand over the place, and heal the leper.'

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    6 But when Pilate heard Galilee mentioned, he asked if the man was a Galilean.

    7 When he found out that he was in Herod's jurisdiction, he sent him to Herod, who was also in Jerusalem during those days.

  • Luke 23:9
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    9 He questioned him with many words, but he gave no answers.

  • Mark 6:19-22
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    19 Herodias set herself against him, and desired to kill him, but she couldn't,

    20 for Herod feared John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and kept him safe. When he heard him, he did many things, and he heard him gladly.

    21 Then a convenient day came, that Herod on his birthday made a supper for his nobles, the high officers, and the chief men of Galilee.

    22 When the daughter of Herodias herself came in and danced, she pleased Herod and those sitting with him. The king said to the young lady, "Ask me whatever you want, and I will give it to you."

  • Luke 9:7-9
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    7 Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done by him; and he was very perplexed, because it was said by some that John had risen from the dead,

    8 and by some that Elijah had appeared, and by others that one of the old prophets had risen again.

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  • Matt 14:1-2
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    1 At that time, Herod the tetrarch heard the report concerning Jesus,

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  • Matt 2:1-3
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    1 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of King Herod, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, saying,

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  • Matt 14:5-7
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    5 When he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet.

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    7 Then Herod secretly called the wise men, and learned from them exactly what time the star appeared.

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  • Acts 12:19-21
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    19 When Herod had sought for him, and didn't find him, he examined the guards, and commanded that they should be put to death. He went down from Judea to Caesarea, and stayed there.

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  • Mark 6:14
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    14 King Herod heard this, for his name had become known, and he said, "John the Baptizer has risen from the dead, and therefore these powers are at work in him."

  • Luke 23:11-12
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    11 Herod with his soldiers humiliated him and mocked him. Dressing him in luxurious clothing, they sent him back to Pilate.

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    11 They, when they heard it, were glad, and promised to give him money. He sought how he might conveniently deliver him.

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    15 Immediately all the multitude, when they saw him, were greatly amazed, and running to him greeted him.

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