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Now when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceedingly glad, for he had wanted to see him for a long time, because he had heard many things about him. He hoped to see some miracle done by him.
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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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Was exceeding glad (εχαρη λιαν). Second aorist passive indicative of χαιρω, ingressive aorist, became glad.
Of a lo…
19th Century
Anglican
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…
Baptist
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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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…
16th Century
Protestant
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 …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceeding glad For though he had been brought up in his country, and had so frequen…
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Presbyterian
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…