And Herod said, I put John to death: but who is this, of whom such stories are given to me? And he had a desire to see him.
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.
And Herod is of the same opinion, for he has sent him back to us; for, you see, he has done nothing for which I might put him to death.