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Luke 9:9
And Herod said: John I have beheaded. But who is this of whom I hear such things? And he sought to see him.
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Christian Standard Bible®
“I beheaded John,” Herod said, “but who is this I hear such things about?” And he wanted to see him.
“I beheaded John,” Herod said, “but who is this I hear such things about?” And he wanted to see him.
King James Version (1611)
And Herode said, Iohn haue I beheaded: but who is this of whom I heare such things? And hee desired to see him.
And Herode said, Iohn haue I beheaded: but who is this of whom I heare such things? And hee desired to see him.
King James Version
And Herod said, John have I beheaded: but who is this, of whom I hear such things? And he desired to see him.
And Herod said, John have I beheaded: but who is this, of whom I hear such things? And he desired to see him.
English Standard Version
Herod said, "John I beheaded, but who is this about whom I hear such things?" And he sought to see him.
Herod said, "John I beheaded, but who is this about whom I hear such things?" And he sought to see him.
New American Standard Bible
Herod said, "I myself had John beheaded; but who is this Man about whom I hear such things?" And he kept trying to see Him.
Herod said, "I myself had John beheaded; but who is this Man about whom I hear such things?" And he kept trying to see Him.
New Century Version
Herod said, "I cut off John's head, so who is this man I hear such things about?" And Herod kept trying to see Jesus.
Herod said, "I cut off John's head, so who is this man I hear such things about?" And Herod kept trying to see Jesus.
Amplified Bible
Herod said, "I personally had John beheaded. Who is this man about whom I hear such things?" And he kept trying to see Jesus.
Herod said, "I personally had John beheaded. Who is this man about whom I hear such things?" And he kept trying to see Jesus.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
Herod said, "I myself had John beheaded; but who is this man about whom I hear such things?" And he kept trying to see Him.
Herod said, "I myself had John beheaded; but who is this man about whom I hear such things?" And he kept trying to see Him.
Legacy Standard Bible
And Herod said, "I myself had John beheaded, but who is this man about whom I hear such things?" And he kept trying to see Him.
And Herod said, "I myself had John beheaded, but who is this man about whom I hear such things?" And he kept trying to see Him.
Berean Standard Bible
"I beheaded John," Herod said, "but who is this man I hear such things about?" And he kept trying to see Jesus.
"I beheaded John," Herod said, "but who is this man I hear such things about?" And he kept trying to see Jesus.
Contemporary English Version
But Herod said, "I had John's head cut off! Who is this I hear so much about?" Herod was eager to meet Jesus.
But Herod said, "I had John's head cut off! Who is this I hear so much about?" Herod was eager to meet Jesus.
Complete Jewish Bible
Herod said, "I had Yochanan beheaded, so who is this about whom I keep hearing such things?" And he began trying to see him.
Herod said, "I had Yochanan beheaded, so who is this about whom I keep hearing such things?" And he began trying to see him.
Darby Translation
And Herod said, John *I* have beheaded, but who is this of whom I hear such things? and he sought to see him.
And Herod said, John *I* have beheaded, but who is this of whom I hear such things? and he sought to see him.
Easy-to-Read Version
Herod said, "I cut off John's head. So who is this man I hear these things about?" Herod continued trying to see Jesus.
Herod said, "I cut off John's head. So who is this man I hear these things about?" Herod continued trying to see Jesus.
Geneva Bible (1587)
Then Herod sayd, Iohn haue I beheaded: who then is this of whome I heare such things? and he desired to see him.
Then Herod sayd, Iohn haue I beheaded: who then is this of whome I heare such things? and he desired to see him.
George Lamsa Translation
So Herod said, I have beheaded John; but who is this one concerning whom I hear these things? And he wanted to see him.
So Herod said, I have beheaded John; but who is this one concerning whom I hear these things? And he wanted to see him.
Good News Translation
Herod said, "I had John's head cut off; but who is this man I hear these things about?" And he kept trying to see Jesus.
Herod said, "I had John's head cut off; but who is this man I hear these things about?" And he kept trying to see Jesus.
Lexham English Bible
And Herod said, "John I beheaded, but who is this about whom I hear such things?" And he was wanting to see him.
And Herod said, "John I beheaded, but who is this about whom I hear such things?" And he was wanting to see him.
Literal Translation
And Herod said, I beheaded John, but who is this about whom I hear such things? And he sought to see Him.
And Herod said, I beheaded John, but who is this about whom I hear such things? And he sought to see Him.
American Standard Version
And Herod said, John I beheaded: but who is this, about whom I hear such things? And he sought to see him.
And Herod said, John I beheaded: but who is this, about whom I hear such things? And he sought to see him.
Bible in Basic English
And Herod said, I put John to death: but who is this, of whom such stories are given to me? And he had a desire to see him.
And Herod said, I put John to death: but who is this, of whom such stories are given to me? And he had a desire to see him.
Hebrew Names Version
Herod said, "Yochanan I beheaded, but who is this, about whom I hear such things?" He sought to see him.
Herod said, "Yochanan I beheaded, but who is this, about whom I hear such things?" He sought to see him.
International Standard Version
Herod said, "I beheaded John. But who is this man I'm hearing so much about?" So Herodhe">[fn] kept trying to see Jesus.him">[fn]Luke 23:8;">[xr]
Herod said, "I beheaded John. But who is this man I'm hearing so much about?" So Herodhe">[fn] kept trying to see Jesus.him">[fn]Luke 23:8;">[xr]
Etheridge Translation
And Herodes said, The head of Juchanon I have cut off; but who is this of whom I hear these (things) ? And he willed to see him.
And Herodes said, The head of Juchanon I have cut off; but who is this of whom I hear these (things) ? And he willed to see him.
Murdock Translation
And Herod said: The head of John, I have cut off; but who is this, of whom I hear these things? And he was desirous to see him.
And Herod said: The head of John, I have cut off; but who is this, of whom I hear these things? And he was desirous to see him.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And Herode sayde, Iohn haue I beheaded, but who is this of who I heare such thinges? And he desired to see him.
And Herode sayde, Iohn haue I beheaded, but who is this of who I heare such thinges? And he desired to see him.
English Revised Version
And Herod said, John I beheaded: but who is this, about whom I hear such things? And he sought to see him.
And Herod said, John I beheaded: but who is this, about whom I hear such things? And he sought to see him.
World English Bible
Herod said, "John I beheaded, but who is this, about whom I hear such things?" He sought to see him.
Herod said, "John I beheaded, but who is this, about whom I hear such things?" He sought to see him.
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
And Herod said, John have I beheaded; but who is this of whom I hear such things? And he sought to see him.
And Herod said, John have I beheaded; but who is this of whom I hear such things? And he sought to see him.
Weymouth's New Testament
And Herod said, "John I have beheaded; but who is this, of whom I hear such reports?" And he sought for an opportunity of seeing Jesus.
And Herod said, "John I have beheaded; but who is this, of whom I hear such reports?" And he sought for an opportunity of seeing Jesus.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And Eroude seide, Y haue biheedid Joon; and who is this, of whom Y here siche thingis? And he souyte to se hym.
And Eroude seide, Y haue biheedid Joon; and who is this, of whom Y here siche thingis? And he souyte to se hym.
Update Bible Version
But Herod said, John I beheaded: but who is this, about whom I hear such things? And he sought to see him.
But Herod said, John I beheaded: but who is this, about whom I hear such things? And he sought to see him.
Webster's Bible Translation
And Herod said, John have I beheaded; but who is this of whom I hear such things? And he desired to see him.
And Herod said, John have I beheaded; but who is this of whom I hear such things? And he desired to see him.
New English Translation
Herod said, "I had John beheaded, but who is this about whom I hear such things?" So Herod wanted to learn about Jesus.
Herod said, "I had John beheaded, but who is this about whom I hear such things?" So Herod wanted to learn about Jesus.
New King James Version
Herod said, "John I have beheaded, but who is this of whom I hear such things?" So he sought to see Him.
Herod said, "John I have beheaded, but who is this of whom I hear such things?" So he sought to see Him.
New Living Translation
"I beheaded John," Herod said, "so who is this man about whom I hear such stories?" And he kept trying to see him.
"I beheaded John," Herod said, "so who is this man about whom I hear such stories?" And he kept trying to see him.
New Life Bible
Then Herod said, "I had John's head cut off. But who is this Man that I hear these things about?" He wanted to see Jesus.
Then Herod said, "I had John's head cut off. But who is this Man that I hear these things about?" He wanted to see Jesus.
New Revised Standard
Herod said, "John I beheaded; but who is this about whom I hear such things?" And he tried to see him.
Herod said, "John I beheaded; but who is this about whom I hear such things?" And he tried to see him.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
But Herod said - John, I myself, beheaded; but, who is this, concerning whom I am hearing such things as these? And he was seeking to see him.
But Herod said - John, I myself, beheaded; but, who is this, concerning whom I am hearing such things as these? And he was seeking to see him.
Revised Standard Version
Herod said, "John I beheaded; but who is this about whom I hear such things?" And he sought to see him.
Herod said, "John I beheaded; but who is this about whom I hear such things?" And he sought to see him.
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
And Herod sayde: Iohn have I behedded: who then is this of whom I heare suche thinges? And he desyred to se him.
And Herod sayde: Iohn have I behedded: who then is this of whom I heare suche thinges? And he desyred to se him.
Young's Literal Translation
and Herod said, `John I did behead, but who is this concerning whom I hear such things?' and he was seeking to see him.
and Herod said, `John I did behead, but who is this concerning whom I hear such things?' and he was seeking to see him.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
And Herode sayde: Iho haue I beheaded, who is this then, of who I heare soch thinges? And he desyred to se him.
And Herode sayde: Iho haue I beheaded, who is this then, of who I heare soch thinges? And he desyred to se him.
Mace New Testament (1729)
but Herod said, John was beheaded by my order, who then can this be, who, they say, performs such strange things? and he desired to have a sight of Jesus.
but Herod said, John was beheaded by my order, who then can this be, who, they say, performs such strange things? and he desired to have a sight of Jesus.
Simplified Cowboy Version
When receiving a report one day, Herod stated, "I cut the Baptizer's head off. But if it ain't him doing all these miracles, then who could it be?" And Herod wanted to see for himself this man named Jesus.
When receiving a report one day, Herod stated, "I cut the Baptizer's head off. But if it ain't him doing all these miracles, then who could it be?" And Herod wanted to see for himself this man named Jesus.
Contextual Overview
1 Then calling together the twelve apostles, he gave them power and authority over all devils and to cure diseases. 2 And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God and to heal the sick. 3 And he said to them: Take nothing for your journey, neither staff, nor scrip, nor bread, nor money; neither have two coats. 4 And whatsoever house you shall enter into, abide there and depart not from thence. 5 And whosoever will not receive you, when ye go out of that city, shake off even the dust of your feet, for a testimony against them. 6 And going out, they went about through the towns, preaching the gospel and healing every where. 7 Now Herod, the tetrarch, heard of all things that were done by him. And he was in a doubt, because it was said 8 By some that John was risen from the dead: but by other some, that Elias had appeared: and by others, that one of the old prophets was risen again. 9 And Herod said: John I have beheaded. But who is this of whom I hear such things? And he sought to see him.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
John: Luke 9:7
And he: Luke 13:31, Luke 13:32, Luke 23:8
Reciprocal: 2 Kings 8:4 - Tell Matthew 14:10 - and beheaded Matthew 21:10 - Who Mark 6:16 - It is Revelation 20:4 - beheaded
Cross-References
Genesis 6:18
And I will establish my covenant with thee, and thou shalt enter into the ark, thou and thy sons, and thy wife, and the wives of thy sons with thee.
And I will establish my covenant with thee, and thou shalt enter into the ark, thou and thy sons, and thy wife, and the wives of thy sons with thee.
Genesis 9:7
But increase you and multiply, and go upon the earth and fill it.
But increase you and multiply, and go upon the earth and fill it.
Genesis 9:8
Thus also said God to Noe, and to his sons with him:
Thus also said God to Noe, and to his sons with him:
Genesis 9:9
Behold I will establish my covenant with you, and with your seed after you:
Behold I will establish my covenant with you, and with your seed after you:
Genesis 9:10
And with every living soul that is with you, as well in all birds, as in cattle and beasts of the earth, that are come forth out of the ark, and in all the beasts of the earth.
And with every living soul that is with you, as well in all birds, as in cattle and beasts of the earth, that are come forth out of the ark, and in all the beasts of the earth.
Genesis 9:11
I will establish my covenant with you, and all flesh shall be no more destroyed with the waters of a flood, neither shall there be from henceforth a flood to waste the earth.
I will establish my covenant with you, and all flesh shall be no more destroyed with the waters of a flood, neither shall there be from henceforth a flood to waste the earth.
Genesis 9:17
And God said to Noe: This shall be the sign of the covenant, which I have established, between me and all flesh upon the earth.
And God said to Noe: This shall be the sign of the covenant, which I have established, between me and all flesh upon the earth.
Genesis 22:17
I will bless thee, and I will multiply thy seed as the stars of heaven, and as the sand that is by the sea shore; thy seed shall possess the gates of their enemies.
I will bless thee, and I will multiply thy seed as the stars of heaven, and as the sand that is by the sea shore; thy seed shall possess the gates of their enemies.
Jeremiah 33:20
Thus saith the Lord: if my covenant, with the day can be made void, and my covenant with the night, that there should not be day and night in their season:
Thus saith the Lord: if my covenant, with the day can be made void, and my covenant with the night, that there should not be day and night in their season:
Romans 1:3
Concerning his Son, who was made to him of the seed of David, according to the flesh,
Concerning his Son, who was made to him of the seed of David, according to the flesh,
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And Herod said, John have I beheaded,.... That is, he had ordered him to be beheaded, and which was accordingly done by the executioner; of which he had full proof, since the head was brought him in a charger, and which he delivered to the daughter of Herodias:
but who is this of whom I hear such things? such, wonderful things, such amazing miracles, as were done by Christ: he seems to have reasoned after this manner with himself, surely this cannot be John, for I have beheaded him! and yet who should it be? and whereas some affirmed, that it was John that was risen from the dead, he began to fear that it was he;
and he desired to see him: that he might be satisfied whether it was he or not; for he had had personal knowledge of John, and converse with him, and therefore, upon sight of him, could tell whether it was he that was risen from the dead, or not; but we do not find Herod had a sight of Christ, until he was sent by Pilate to him at Jerusalem; see
Luke 23:7.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
See the notes at Matthew 14:1-2. Compare Mark 6:14-16.
