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Luke 9:8-10
The Voice
Luke 9:8-10
The Voice
7-8 Their mission didn’t go unnoticed. The local official installed by Rome, Herod, was especially anxious about the news because rumors were flying. Some people said that Elijah or one of the other ancient prophets had been resurrected, while others said that John, famous for his ritual cleansing, was alive and preaching again.
Herod: 9 I am the one who beheaded John. So who is this man who is causing such a stir?
Herod was curious about Jesus and wanted to see Him.
10 The emissaries[a] whom Jesus had sent out returned, and Jesus took them away from the crowds for a time of retreat in a city called Bethsaida. They gave Jesus a full report of their accomplishments and experiences.
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- 9:10 Literally, apostles
Luke 9:8-10
New International Version
Luke 9:8-10
New International Version
8 others that Elijah had appeared,(A) and still others that one of the prophets of long ago had come back to life.(B) 9 But Herod said, “I beheaded John. Who, then, is this I hear such things about?” And he tried to see him.(C)
Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand(D)(E)
10 When the apostles(F) returned, they reported to Jesus what they had done. Then he took them with him and they withdrew by themselves to a town called Bethsaida,(G)
Luke 9:8-10
King James Version
Luke 9:8-10
King James Version
8 And of some, that Elias had appeared; and of others, that one of the old prophets was risen again.
9 And Herod said, John have I beheaded: but who is this, of whom I hear such things? And he desired to see him.
10 And the apostles, when they were returned, told him all that they had done. And he took them, and went aside privately into a desert place belonging to the city called Bethsaida.
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Luke 9:8-10
New King James Version
Luke 9:8-10
New King James Version
8 and by some that Elijah had appeared, and by others that one of the old prophets had risen again. 9 Herod said, “John I have beheaded, but who is this of whom I hear such things?” (A)So he sought to see Him.
Feeding the Five Thousand(B)
10 (C)And the apostles, when they had returned, told Him all that they had done. (D)Then He took them and went aside privately into a deserted place belonging to the city called Bethsaida.
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Luke 9:8-10
English Standard Version
Luke 9:8-10
English Standard Version
8 (A)by some that Elijah had appeared, and (B)by others that one of the prophets of old had risen. 9 Herod said, “John I beheaded, but who is this about whom I hear such things?” And (C)he sought to see him.
Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand
10 On their return (D)the apostles told him all that they had done. (E)And he took them and withdrew apart to a town called Bethsaida.
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