Matthew 2:1-8 ▼

1 After Jesus had been born in Bethlehem of Judea during the reign of King Herod, wise men arrived in Jerusalem from the east

2 and asked, |Where is the one who was born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him.|

3 When King Herod heard this, he was disturbed, as was all of Jerusalem.

4 He called together all the high priests and scribes of the people and asked them where the Messiah was to be born.

5 They told him, |In Bethlehem of Judea, because that is what was written by the prophet:

6 O Bethlehem in the land of Judah, you are by no means least among the rulers of Judah, because from you will come a ruler who will shepherd my people Israel.'|

7 Then Herod secretly called together the wise men, found out from them the time the star had appeared,

8 and sent them to Bethlehem. He told them, |As you go, search carefully for the child. When you find him, tell me so that I, too, may go and worship him.|