Luke 9:9

“I beheaded John,” Herod said, “but who is this man I hear such things about?” And he kept trying to see Jesus.

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

And{G2532} Herod{G2264} said{G2036}{(G5627)}, John{G2491} have{G607} I{G1473} beheaded{G607}{(G5656)}: but{G1161} who{G5101} is{G2076}{(G5748)} this{G3778}, of{G4012} whom{G3739} I{G1473} hear{G191}{(G5719)} such things{G5108}? And{G2532} he desired{G2212}{(G5707)} to see{G1492}{(G5629)} him{G846}.

Strong's King James

(9) Now Herod said, "I beheaded Yochanan! But who is this one about whom I hear such as this?" And he kept trying to see Him.

The F.O.G

But Herod, haunted by his execution of John, wondered, "Who is this Man I keep hearing about?" And he became increasingly desperate to see Jesus personally.

The F.O.G Paraphrase

and Herod said, ‘John I did behead, but who is this concerning whom I hear such things?’ and he was seeking to see him.

Young's Literal Translation

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Luke 9:9

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Jean Paul Joseph

Luke 9:9