Matthew 2:1-9 ▼

1 Jesus having been born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came into Jerusalem saying;

2 Where is He that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen His star in the east, and have come to worship Him-

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

4 and gathering together all the chief priests and scribes, inquired with them where Christ should be born.

5 And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judea; for thus it has been written by the prophet;

6 And thou, Bethlehem, the land of Judea, art by no means the least among the princes of Judah; for out of thee shall come a leader, who will shepherd my people, Israel.

7 Then Herod secretly calling the wise men, inquired with them the time of the appearing of the star,

8 and sending them to Bethlehem he said; Having gone search diligently for the young child; and when you may find Him, notify me, in order that I, having gone, may worship Him also.

9 And hearing the king they departed, and, behold, the star which they saw in the east went before them, until having come, it stood above where the young child was.