³ and he was seeking to see Jesus, who he is, and was not able for the multitude, because in stature he was small,

²¹ these then came near to Philip, who `is' from Bethsaida of Galilee, and were asking him, saying, `Sir, we wish to see Jesus;'

⁷ And Herod the tetrarch heard of all the things being done by him, and was perplexed, because it was said by certain, that John hath been raised out of the dead;

⁸ and by certain, that Elijah did appear, and by others, that a prophet, one of the ancients, was risen;

⁹ and Herod said, `John I did behead, but who is this concerning whom I hear such things?' and he was seeking to see him.

²⁵ and who of you, being anxious, is able to add to his age one cubit?

⁸ And Herod having seen Jesus did rejoice exceedingly, for he was wishing for a long `time' to see him, because of hearing many things about him, and he was hoping some sign to see done by him,