Luke 23:8

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

When Herod saw Jesus, he was very happy. He had heard all about him and had wanted to meet him for a long time. Herod wanted to see a miracle, so he was hoping that Jesus would do one.

Cross References

Mark 6:14

King Herod heard about Jesus, because Jesus was now famous. Some people said, “He is John the Baptizer. He must have risen from death, and that is why he can do these miracles.”

Matthew 14:1

About that time, Herod, the ruler of Galilee, heard what the people were saying about Jesus.

Acts 8:19

He said, “Give me this power so that when I lay my hands on someone, they will receive the Holy Spirit.”

Luke 4:23

Jesus said to them, “I know you will tell me the old saying: ‘Doctor, heal yourself.’ You want to say, ‘We heard about the things you did in Capernaum. Do those same things here in your own hometown!’”

2 Kings 5:11

Naaman became angry and left. He said, “I thought Elisha would at least come out and stand in front of me and call on the name of the Lord his God. I thought he would wave his hand over my body and heal the leprosy.

Mark 8:34

Then Jesus called the crowd and his followers to him. He said, “Any of you who want to be my follower must stop thinking about yourself and what you want. You must be willing to carry the cross that is given to you for following me.