Luke 23:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 23:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 23:8 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceeding glad: for he was desirous to see him of a long season, because he had heard m..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 23:8 — 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.”
— Luke 23:8 (KJV)
Luke 23:8 in Context — About the Book of Luke
Luke, the physician-historian, writes the most carefully researched Gospel — and the most tender. Outsiders take center stage: shepherds, women, Samaritans, tax collectors, the prodigal son. More than any Gospel, Luke shows Jesus praying at every turning point of His life.
Cross-References for Luke 23:8
“And when they cried unto the LORD, he put darkness between you and the Egyptians, and brought the sea upon them, and covered them; and your eyes have seen what I have done in Egypt: and ye dwelt in the wilderness a long season.”
Shares key themes with Luke 23:8: see, long, season
“For verily I say unto you, That many prophets and righteous men have desired to see those things which ye see, and have not seen them; and to hear those things which ye hear, and have not heard them.”
Shares key themes with Luke 23:8: see, heard, many
“For Herod feared John, knowing that he was a just man and an holy, and observed him; and when he heard him, he did many things, and heard him gladly. observed him: or, kept him, or, saved him”
Shares key themes with Luke 23:8: herod, glad, heard
“And Jesus, when he came out, saw much people, and was moved with compassion toward them, because they were as sheep not having a shepherd: and he began to teach them many things.”
Shares key themes with Luke 23:8: saw, jesus, because
“Jesus answered and said unto him, Because I said unto thee, I saw thee under the fig tree, believest thou? thou shalt see greater things than these.”
Shares key themes with Luke 23:8: saw, jesus, see
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