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…

King James Version

"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, King James Version

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Luke 9 — Context

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And whatsoever house ye enter into, there abide, and thence depart.

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And whosoever will not receive you, when ye go out of that city, shake off the very dust from your feet for a testimony against them.

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And they departed, and went through the towns, preaching the gospel, and healing every where.

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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;

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And of some, that Elias had appeared; and of others, that one of the old prophets was risen again.

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

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And the apostles, when they were returned, told him all that they had done. And he took them, and went aside privately into a desert place belonging to the city called Bethsaida.

Luke 9:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 9:7 say?
Luke 9:7 in the King James Version 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 John was risen from the dead;”
Where is Luke 9:7 in the Bible?
Luke 9:7 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 9, verse 7.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 9:7.
What translation should I read Luke 9:7 in?
Luke 9:7 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 9:7?
Luke 9:7 reads (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;” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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