Luke 9:9 - Easy To Read Version

⁹ Herod said, “I cut off John’s head. So who is this man I hear these things about?” Herod continued trying to see Jesus.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

⁹ 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

⁹ 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)

⁹ 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

⁹ Herod said, “I beheaded John, so now who am I hearing about?” Herod wanted to see him.

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁹ And Herod said: "I beheaded John. So then, who is this, about whom I hear such things?" And he sought to see him.

Luke 9:9 Cross References

Luke 23:8

When Herod saw Jesus, he was very happy. Herod had heard all about Jesus. So he had wanted to meet Jesus for a long time. Herod wanted to see a miracle. {\cf2\super [372]} So he hoped that Jesus would do a miracle.

Luke 23:15

Also, Herod {\cf2\super [373]} found nothing wrong with him; Herod sent Jesus back to us. Look, Jesus has done nothing wrong. He should not be killed.