Matthew 2:1-8 ▼

1 And Jesus having been born in Beth-Lehem of Judea, in the days of Herod the king, behold, magi from the east came to Jerusalem,

2 saying, “Where is He who was born King of the Jews? For we saw His star in the east, and we came to worship Him.”

3 And Herod the king having heard, was stirred, and all Jerusalem with him,

4 and having gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he was inquiring from them where the Christ is born.

5 And they said to him, “In Beth-Lehem of Judea, for thus it has been written through the prophet:

6 And you, Beth-Lehem, the land of Judah, you are by no means the least among the leaders of Judah, for out of you will come One leading, who will feed My people Israel.”

7 Then Herod, having called the magi privately, inquired exactly from them the time of the appearing star,

8 and having sent them to Beth-Lehem, he said, “Having gone—inquire exactly for the Child, and whenever you may have found, bring me back word, that I also having come may worship Him.”