Matthew 2:1-11 Now when Jesus was born in
Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there
came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, Saying, Where is he
that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the
east, and are come to worship him. When Herod the king had heard
these things, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. And
when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the
people together, he demanded of them where Christ should be born.
And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judaea: for thus it is
written by the prophet, And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Juda,
art not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall
come a Governor, that shall rule my people Israel. Then Herod,
when he had privily called the wise men, enquired of them diligently
what time the star appeared. And he sent them to Bethlehem, and
said, Go and search diligently for the young child; and when ye
have found him, bring me word again, that I may come and worship
him also. When they had heard the king, they departed; and, lo,
the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it
came and stood over where the young child was. When they saw the
star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy. And when they were
come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother,
and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their
treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense,
and myrrh.
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