Matthew 2:1 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, I. THEIR INQUIRY, "Where is He? " etc. 1. Interest awakened. 2. Belief avowed. 3. Ignorance admitted. 4. Information entreated. 5. A motive declared. II. THEIR ENCOURAGEMENT. 1. To see His star was a great favour. 2. It was a great responsibility. 3. They did not regard it as a matter to be rested in. 4. They did not find satisfaction in what they had themselves done to leach the child. III. THEIR EXAMPLE. 1. They saw the young child. 2. They worshipped Him. 3. They presented gifts. (C. H. Spurgeon.) Parallel Verses KJV: 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, |
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