American Standard Version
"And Herod said, John I beheaded: but who is this, about whom I hear such things? And he sought to see him. "
— Luke 9:9, American Standard Version
“And Herod said, John have I beheaded: but who is this, of whom I hear such things? And he desired to see him.”
“Herod said, "John I beheaded, but who is this, about whom I hear such things?" He sought to see him.”
“Herod said,“I had John beheaded, but who is this about whom I hear such things?” So Herod wanted to learn about Jesus.”
“And Herod said: John I have beheaded. But who is this of whom I hear such things? And he sought to see him.”
“And Herod said, I put John to death: but who is this, of whom such stories are given to me? And he had a desire to see him.”
“And Herod said, John have I beheaded: but who is this, of whom I hear such things? And he desired to see him.”
And they departed, and went throughout the villages, preaching the gospel, and healing everywhere.
Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done: and he was much perplexed, because that it was said by some, that John was risen from the dead;
and by some, that Elijah had appeared; and by others, that one of the old prophets was risen again.
And Herod said, John I beheaded: but who is this, about whom I hear such things? And he sought to see him.
And the apostles, when they were returned, declared unto him what things they had done. And he took them, and withdrew apart to a city called Bethsaida.
But the multitudes perceiving it followed him: and he welcomed them, and spake to them of the kingdom of God, and them that had need of healing he cured.
And the day began to wear away; and the twelve came, and said unto him, Send the multitude away, that they may go into the villages and country round about, and lodge, and get provisions: for we are here in a desert place.