Neither has Herod, for he sent him back to us. Indeed, he has done nothing to deserve death.
Luke 9:9 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021 Herod said, “John I beheaded, but who is this about whom I hear such things?” And he tried to see him. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And Herod said, John have I beheaded: but who is this, of whom I hear such things? And he desired to see him. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition But Herod said, John I beheaded; but Who is this about Whom I [learn] such things by hearsay? And he sought to see Him. American Standard Version (1901) And Herod said, John I beheaded: but who is this, about whom I hear such things? And he sought to see him. Common English Bible Herod said, “I beheaded John, so now who am I hearing about?” Herod wanted to see him. Catholic Public Domain Version And Herod said: "I beheaded John. So then, who is this, about whom I hear such things?" And he sought to see him. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And Herod said: John I have beheaded; but who is this of whom I hear such things? And he sought to see him. |
Neither has Herod, for he sent him back to us. Indeed, he has done nothing to deserve death.
When Herod saw Jesus, he was very glad, for he had been wanting to see him for a long time because he had heard about him and was hoping to see him perform some sign.