Luke 9:9 web — Herod said, "John I beheaded, but who is this, about whom I hear such things?" He sought to see him.

World English Bible

"Herod said, "John I beheaded, but who is this, about whom I hear such things?" He sought to see him."

— Luke 9:9, World English Bible

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Luke 9 — Context

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They departed, and went throughout the villages, preaching the Good News, and healing everywhere.

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Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done by him; and he was very 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 old prophets had risen again.

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Herod said, "John I beheaded, but who is this, about whom I hear such things?" He sought to see him.

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The apostles, when they had returned, told him what things they had done. He took them, and withdrew apart to a deserted place of a city called Bethsaida.

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But the multitudes, perceiving it, followed him. He welcomed them, and spoke to them of the Kingdom of God, and he cured those who needed healing.

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The day began to wear away; and the twelve came, and said to him, "Send the multitude away, that they may go into the surrounding villages and farms, and lodge, and get food, for we are here in a deserted place."

Luke 9:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 9:9 say?
Luke 9:9 in the World English Bible reads: “Herod said, "John I beheaded, but who is this, about whom I hear such things?" He sought 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 (WEB): “Herod said, "John I beheaded, but who is this, about whom I hear such things?" He sought 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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