Luke 9:7
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 9:7 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 9:7 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done by him: and he was perplexed, because that it was said of some, that J..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 9:7 — KJV
“Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done by him: and he was perplexed, because that it was said of some, that John was risen from the dead;”
— Luke 9:7 (KJV)
Luke 9:7 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 9:7
“And king Herod heard of him; (for his name was spread abroad:) and he said, That John the Baptist was risen from the dead, and therefore mighty works do shew forth themselves in him.”
Shares key themes with Luke 9:7: herod, heard, john
“But when Herod heard thereof, he said, It is John, whom I beheaded: he is risen from the dead.”
Shares key themes with Luke 9:7: herod, heard, john
“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.”
Shares key themes with Luke 9:7: herod, heard, done
“And now, because ye have done all these works, saith the LORD, and I spake unto you, rising up early and speaking, but ye heard not; and I called you, but ye answered not;”
Shares key themes with Luke 9:7: now, heard, done
“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”
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