Matthew 2:1-8 ▼

1 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, in the time of King Herod, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem

2 saying, |Where is the one who is born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.|

3 When King Herod heard this he was alarmed, and all Jerusalem with him.

4 After assembling all the chief priests and experts in the law, he asked them where the Christ was to be born.

5 In Bethlehem of Judea,| they said, |for it is written this way by the prophet:

6 And you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are in no way least among the rulers of Judah, for out of you will come a ruler who will shepherd my people Israel.'|

7 Then Herod privately summoned the wise men and determined from them when the star had appeared.

8 He sent them to Bethlehem and said, |Go and look carefully for the child. When you find him, inform me so that I can go and worship him as well.|