And Herod said, I beheaded John, but who is this about whom I hear such things? And he sought to see him.
Now when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceedingly glad, for he was wanting of a considerable time to see him, because of hearing many things about him, and he hoped to see some sign happening by him.
But not even Herod, for I sent you back to him, and lo, nothing having been done by him is worthy of death.