Luke 9:9 nasb — Herod said, "I myself had John beheaded; but who is this man about whom I hear such things?" And he kept trying to see…

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"Herod said, "I myself had John beheaded; but who is this man about whom I hear such things?" And he kept trying to see Him."

— Luke 9:9, NASB

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Luke 9 — Context

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Departing, they began going throughout the villages, preaching the gospel and healing everywhere.

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Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was happening; and he was greatly perplexed, because it was said by some that John had risen from the dead,

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and by some that Elijah had appeared, and by others that one of the prophets of old had risen again.

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Herod said, "I myself had John beheaded; but who is this man about whom I hear such things?" And he kept trying to see Him.

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When the apostles returned, they gave an account to Him of all that they had done. Taking them with Him, He withdrew by Himself to a city called Bethsaida.

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But the crowds were aware of this and followed Him; and welcoming them, He began speaking to them about the kingdom of God and curing those who had need of healing.

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Now the day was ending, and the twelve came and said to Him, "Send the crowd away, that they may go into the surrounding villages and countryside and find lodging and get something to eat; for here we are in a desolate place."

Luke 9:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 9:9 say?
Luke 9:9 in the NASB reads: “Herod said, "I myself had John beheaded; but who is this man about whom I hear such things?" And he kept trying to see Him.”
Where is Luke 9:9 in the Bible?
Luke 9:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 9, verse 9.
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 9:9.
What translation should I read Luke 9:9 in?
Luke 9:9 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 9:9?
Luke 9:9 reads (NASB): “Herod said, "I myself had John beheaded; but who is this man about whom I hear such things?" And he kept trying to see Him.” 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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