Luke 23:8

King James Version (KJV)

And when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceeding glad: for he was desirous to see him of a long season, because he had heard many things of him; and he hoped to have seen some miracle done by him.

Translations

Luke 23:8 - Amplified Bible

Now when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceedingly glad, for he had eagerly desired to see Him for a long time because of what he had heard concerning Him, and he was hoping to witness some sign (some striking evidence or spectacular performance) done by Him.

Luke 23:8 - American Standard Version

Now when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceeding glad: for he was of a long time desirous to see him, because he had heard concerning him; and he hoped to see some miracle done by him.

Luke 23:8 - Bible in Basic English

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.

Luke 23:8 - Darby Bible

And when Herod saw Jesus he greatly rejoiced, for he had been a long while desirous of seeing him, because of hearing many things concerning him, and he hoped to see some sign done by him;

Luke 23:8 - English Standard Version

When Herod saw Jesus, he was very glad, for he had long desired to see him, because he had heard about him, and he was hoping to see some sign done by him.

Luke 23:8 - King James Version

And when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceeding glad: for he was desirous to see him of a long season, because he had heard many things of him; and he hoped to have seen some miracle done by him.

Luke 23:8 - La Biblia de las Americas

Herodes, al ver a Jesùs se alegrò en gran manera, pues hacìa mucho tiempo que querìa verle por lo que habìa oìdo hablar de El, y esperaba ver alguna señal que El hiciera.

Luke 23:8 - The Message

Herod was delighted when Jesus showed up. He had wanted for a long time to see him, he’d heard so much about him. He hoped to see him do something spectacular. He peppered him with questions. Jesus didn’t answer—not one word. But the high priests and religion scholars were right there, saying their piece, strident and shrill in their accusations.

Luke 23:8 - New American Standard Bible

Now Herod was very glad when he saw Jesus; for he had wanted to see Him for a long time, because he had been hearing about Him and was hoping to see some sign performed by Him.

Luke 23:8 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

Al ver a Jesùs, Herodes se alegrò en gran manera, pues hacìa mucho tiempo que Lo querìa ver por lo que habìa oìdo hablar de El, y esperaba ver alguna señal que El hiciera.

Luke 23:8 - World English Bible

Now when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceedingly glad, for he had wanted to see him for a long time, because he had heard many things about him. He hoped to see some miracle done by him.

Luke 23:8 - Young's Living Translation

And Herod having seen Jesus did rejoice exceedingly, for he was wishing for a long [time] to see him, because of hearing many things about him, and he was hoping some sign to see done by him,

Luke 23:8 - Additional Comments

Herod expected that Jesus would entertain him, by showing him a miracle. I expect there were others who claimed they could do miracles for entertainment.
Not only did Jesus not entertain him, but he did not even socialize with him - he did not reply to his questions (vs 9).

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