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New TestamentLuke · Chapter 9

Luke 9:9

Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 9:9 — by Collins Asein

Quick Summary

Luke 9:9 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And Herod said, John have I beheaded: but who is this, of whom I hear such things? And he desired to see him." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.

Luke 9:9 — KJV

And Herod said, John have I beheaded: but who is this, of whom I hear such things? And he desired to see him.

Luke 9:9 (KJV)

Luke 9:9 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.

Jesus' prayer lifeCompassion for outsidersThe Holy SpiritJoy & salvationThe prodigal welcomed
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Cross-References for Luke 9:9

But when Herod heard thereof, he said, It is John, whom I beheaded: he is risen from the dead.

Shares key themes with Luke 9:9: herod, john, beheaded

But I have understanding as well as you; I am not inferior to you: yea, who knoweth not such things as these? understanding: Heb. an heart I am...: Heb. I fall not lower than you who...: Heb. with whom are not such as these?

Shares key themes with Luke 9:9: whom, hear, such

Who hath heard such a thing? who hath seen such things? Shall the earth be made to bring forth in one day? or shall a nation be born at once? for as soon as Zion travailed, she brought forth her children.

Shares key themes with Luke 9:9: hear, such, things

Jesus answered and said unto them, Go and shew John again those things which ye do hear and see:

Shares key themes with Luke 9:9: john, hear, things

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 9:9: hear, things, desired

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Collins Asein — Christian Author & Founder of PrayerKey