Luke 23:8

Full Chapter

September 17, 2025

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.

BSB

When Herod saw Jesus, he was greatly pleased. He had wanted to see Him for a long time, because he had heard about Him and was hoping to see Him perform a miracle.

WEB

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.

YLT

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,

F.O.G Original

(8) Now Herod was rejoicing extremely, seeing Yeshua, because he had wanted to see Him for a considerable time for he’d been hearing about Him and hoped to see something, a sign from Him happen.

F.O.G

(8) Now Herod was rejoicing extremely, seeing Yeshua, because he had wanted to see Him for a considerable time for he’d been hearing about Him and hoped to see something, a sign from Him happen.

F.O.G MSG

⁸Herod was thrilled to see Jesus—he’d been wanting to meet Him for a long time after hearing so many reports. He was hoping to witness some miracle.