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Seeking a Show, Not a Savior
Commentators unanimously point out that Herod's gladness was not spiritual but superficial. He had long wanted to see Jesus, not to learn from Him, but hoping to witness a miracle like a magic trick. Scholars like Calvin and Spurgeon describe this as a desire to be amused by God's power rather than submit to His authority, a warning against seeking signs for entertainment instead of seeking a genuine relationship with Christ.
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AT Robertson
On Luke 23:8
Was exceeding glad (εχαρη λιαν). Second aorist passive indicative of χαιρω, ingressive aorist, became glad.
Of a lo…
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 23:8
19th Century
Bishop
He was desirous to see him of a long season.—The vague feeling of wonder had begun soon after the death of the Baptist (S…
Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 23:8
19th Century
Preacher
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 …
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 23:8
Only Luke records Jesus’ appearance before Herod; he had more interest in politics than Matthew or Mark (cf. 3:1; 9:7–9; 13:31). Herod had a more i…
John Calvin
On Luke 23:8
16th Century
Theologian
And when Herod saw Jesus, he was very glad. From this it is evident how greatly wicked men are intoxicated, or rather bewitched, by their …
John Gill
On Luke 23:8
17th Century
Pastor
And when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceeding glad
For though he had been brought up in his country, and had so frequen…
Matthew Henry
On Luke 23:6–12
17th Century
Minister
Herod had heard many things about Jesus in Galilee, and out of curiosity longed to see him. The poorest beggar who asked for a miracle for the reli…