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Matthew 2:1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Matthew 2:1 ESV

Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem

Matthew 2:3 ESV

When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him

Matthew 2:4 ESV

and assembling all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Christ was to be born.

Matthew 2:5 ESV

They told him, “In Bethlehem of Judea, for so it is written by the prophet

Matthew 2:6 ESV

“‘And you, O Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for from you shall come a ruler who will shepherd my people Israel.’”

Matthew 2:7 ESV

Then Herod summoned the wise men secretly and ascertained from them what time the star had appeared.

Matthew 2:8 ESV

And he sent them to Bethlehem, saying, “Go and search diligently for the child, and when you have found him, bring me word, that I too may come and worship him.”

Matthew 2:9 ESV

After listening to the king, they went on their way. And behold, the star that they had seen when it rose went before them until it came to rest over the place where the child was.

Matthew 2:10 ESV

When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy.

Matthew 2:11 ESV

And going into the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh.

Matthew 2:12 ESV

And being warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they departed to their own country by another way.