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.
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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