Verse Comparison: Luke 9:9
American Standard Version
And Herod said, John I beheaded: but who is this, about whom I hear such things? And he sought to see him.
Amplified® Bible
But Herod said, John I beheaded; but Who is this about Whom I [learn] such things by hearsay? And he sought to see Him.
Contemporary English Version
But Herod said, "I had John's head cut off! Who is this I hear so much about?" Herod was eager to meet Jesus.
Darby English Version
And Herod said, John *I* have beheaded, but who is this of whom I hear such things? and he sought to see him.
Good News Bible
Herod said, "I had John's head cut off; but who is this man I hear these things about?" And he kept trying to see Jesus.
International Standard Version
Herod said, "I beheaded John. But who is this man I'm hearing so much about?" So Herod kept trying to see Jesus.
King James Version
And Herod said, John have I beheaded: but who is this, of whom I hear such things? And he desired to see him.
New American Standard Bible
Herod said, "I myself had John beheaded; but who is this man about whom I hear such things? And he kept trying to see Him."
New International Version
But Herod said, "I beheaded John. Who, then, is this I hear such things about?" And he tried to see him.
New King James Version
Herod said, “John I have beheaded, but who is this of whom I hear such things?” So he sought to see Him.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Herod said, "I myself had John beheaded; but what man do we see about whom I hear such things?" And he kept trying to see Him.
Young's Literal Translation
and Herod said, `John I did behead, but who is this concerning whom I hear such things?' and he was seeking to see him.