Luke 23:8 Parallel Translations

Herod was very pleased to see Jesus. For a long time he had wanted to see him. He had heard about Jesus and hoped to see him perform some kind of miracle.(GOD'S WORD®)

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.

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.

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.

DBY:

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;

ERV:

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.

WEY:

To Herod the sight of Jesus was a great gratification, for, for a long time, he had been wanting to see Him, because he had heard so much about Him. He hoped also to see some miracle performed by Him.

WBS:

And when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceeding glad: for he had been for a long time, desirous to see him, because he had heard many things of him; and he hoped to see 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.

YLT:

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

Luke 23:8 Cross References

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Commentaries and Concordances

PNT:

23:8 Herod... was exceeding glad. That he might gratify his curiosity to see Jesus. This was the Herod who had murdered John the Baptist.

WES:

23:8 He had been long desirous to see him - Out of mere curiosity.

MHC:

23:6-12 Herod had heard many things of Jesus in Galilee, and out of curiosity longed to see him. The poorest beggar that asked a miracle for the relief of his necessity, was never denied; but this proud prince, who asked for a miracle only to gratify his curiosity, is refused. He might have seen Christ and his wondrous works in Galilee, and would not, therefore it is justly said, Now he would see them, and shall not. Herod sent Christ again to Pilate: the friendships of wicked men are often formed by union in wickedness. They agree in little, except in enmity to God, and contempt of Christ.

CONC:

Accounts Desire Desired Desirous Exceeding Exceedingly Glad Gratification Greatly Hearing Herod Hoped Hoping Miracle Perform Performed Pleased Rejoice Rejoiced Season Seeing Sight Sign Wanted Wanting Wishing Wonders

Desire Desired Desirous Exceeding Exceedingly Glad Gratification Great Greatly Heard Hearing Herod Hoped Hoping Jesus Miracle Pleased Rejoice Rejoiced Season Sight Sign Time Wanted Wanting Wishing Wonders

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