But Herod said, “I have beheaded John. But who is this of whom I hear such things?” And he tried to see Him.
No, neither has Herod, for he sent him back to us; and indeed, nothing worthy of death has been done by Him.
When Herod saw Jesus, he greatly rejoiced, for he had desired to see Him for a long time, because he had heard many things of Him, and he was hoping to see some miracle performed by Him.