Luke 23:8
Luke · New Testament · Chapter 23
“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
What Does Luke 23:8 Mean?
Luke 23:8 is found in the book of Luke, chapter 23, verse 8 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 13 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (13)
These passages are connected to Luke 23:8 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Luke 9:9“And Herod said, John have I beheaded: but who is this, of whom I hear such things? And he desired to see him.”Luke 19:3“And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of stature.”Matthew 14:1“At that time Herod the tetrarch heard of the fame of Jesus,”Mark 6:14“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.”Luke 9:7“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 13:32“And he said unto them, Go ye, and tell that fox, Behold, I cast out devils, and I do cures to day and to morrow, and the third day I shall be perfected.”2 Kings 5:11“But Naaman was wroth, and went away, and said, Behold, I thought, He will surely come out to me, and stand, and call on the name of the LORD his God, and strike his hand over the place, and recover the leper.”2 Kings 8:4“And the king talked with Gehazi the servant of the man of God, saying, Tell me, I pray thee, all the great things that Elisha hath done.”Luke 4:23“And he said unto them, Ye will surely say unto me this proverb, Physician, heal thyself: whatsoever we have heard done in Capernaum, do also here in thy country.”Acts 8:19“Saying, Give me also this power, that on whomsoever I lay hands, he may receive the Holy Ghost.”Acts 24:24“And after certain days, when Felix came with his wife Drusilla, which was a Jewess, he sent for Paul, and heard him concerning the faith in Christ.”Acts 25:3“And desired favour against him, that he would send for him to Jerusalem, laying wait in the way to kill him.”2 Kings 5:3“And she said unto her mistress, Would God my lord were with the prophet that is in Samaria! for he would recover him of his leprosy.”
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