Luke 23:8

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.

— Luke 23:8, King James Version
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Context

This verse from Luke Chapter 23 connects to 9 cross-references. Jesus before Pilate and Herod who finds no fault; back to Pilate who yields to crowd pressure. Simon of Cyrene carries the cross. Jesus speaks to weeping women; two criminals are crucified with him — one mocks while the other …

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Other Translations

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.

YLT

And Herod having seen Jesus did rejoice exceedingly, for he was wishing for a long <FI>time<Fi> to see him, because of hearing many things about him, and he was hoping some sign to see done by him,

BBE

Now when Herod saw Jesus he was very glad, having for a long time had a desire to see him, for he had had accounts of him, and was hoping to see some wonders done by him.

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