Luke 23:8

ἐχάρη λίαν, was much pleased, “exceeding glad” (A.V [192] and R.V [193]) is too grave a phrase to express the feeling of this worthless man, who simply expected from the meeting with Jesus a “new amusement” (Schanz), such as might be got from a conjurer who could perform some clever tricks (τι σημεῖον).

[192] Authorised Version.

[193] Revised Version.