Luke 23:8 — Meaning and Application

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“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

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When Pilate heard of Galilee, he asked whether the man were a Galilaean.

And as soon as he knew that he belonged unto Herod's jurisdiction, he sent him to Herod, who himself also was at Jerusalem at that time.

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.

Then he questioned with him in many words; but he answered him nothing.

And the chief priests and scribes stood and vehemently accused him.

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Luke 23:1

"And the whole multitude of them arose, and led him unto Pilate."

Luke 23:2

"And they began to accuse him, saying, We found this {fellow} perverting the nation, and forbidding to give tribute to Caesar, saying that he himself is Christ a King."

Luke 23:3

"And Pilate asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And he answered him and said, Thou sayest {it}."

Luke 23:4

"Then said Pilate to the chief priests and {to} the people, I find no fault in this man."

Luke 23:5

"And they were the more fierce, saying, He stirreth up the people, teaching throughout all Jewry, beginning from Galilee to this place."

Luke 23:6

"When Pilate heard of Galilee, he asked whether the man were a Galilaean."

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