Luke 23:8

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

For a long time Herod had wanted to see Jesus and was very happy because he finally had this chance. He had heard many things about Jesus and hoped to see him perform a miracle.

Cross References

2 Kings 5:11

But Naaman stormed off, grumbling, “Why couldn't he come out and talk to me? I thought he would be sure to stand in front of me and pray to the LORD his God, then wave his hand over my skin and cure me.

Matthew 14:1

About this time Herod the ruler heard the news about Jesus

Mark 6:14

Jesus became so well known that Herod the ruler heard about him. Some people thought he was John the Baptist, who had come back to life with the power to perform miracles.

Mark 8:34

Jesus then told the crowd and the disciples to come closer, and he said: If any of you want to be my followers, you must forget about yourself. You must take up your cross and follow me.

Luke 4:23

Jesus answered: You will certainly want to tell me this saying, “Doctor, first make yourself well.” You will tell me to do the same things here in my own home town that you heard I did in Capernaum.

Acts 8:19

and said to Peter and John, “Let me have this power too! Then anyone I place my hands on will also be given the Holy Spirit.”