Luke 23:8
And when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceeding glad: for he was desirous to see him of a long season, because he had heard many things of him; and he hoped to have seen some miracle done by him.
Cross-reference
Luke 9:7–9
Parallel
Luke 9:7-9 records Herod's earlier curiosity about Jesus, explaining why he was so eager to see him now.
Luke 9:9
Parallel
In Luke 9:9, Herod earlier sought to see Jesus after hearing about him — this verse fulfills that desire.
Luke 4:23
Parallel
Luke 4:23 shows Jesus addressing the demand for signs—the same craving that Herod displays here.
Matthew 14:1
Parallel
Matthew 14:1 also reports Herod hearing about Jesus, providing another account of the same background to his desire to see a sign.
Mark 6:14
Parallel
Mark 6:14 similarly notes Herod's awareness of Jesus' fame, reinforcing the reason for his excitement in this verse.
Acts 4:27
Historical context
In Acts 4:27, Herod is listed among those who gathered against Jesus — confirming his role as an opponent here.