Now after
Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold,
wise men [a] from the east came to Jerusalem, 2 saying, “Where
is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it
rose [b] and have come to worship him.” 3 When Herod the king
heard this, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him; 4 and assembling all
the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the
Christ was to be born. 5 They told him, “In Bethlehem of Judea, for so it is
written by the prophet:
6 “‘And you, O Bethlehem, in the land of Judah,
are by no means least among the rulers of
Judah;
for from you shall come a ruler
who will shepherd my people Israel.’”
7 Then Herod summoned the wise men secretly and ascertained
from them what time the star had appeared. 8 And he sent them to Bethlehem,
saying, “Go and search diligently for the child, and when you have found him,
bring me word, that I too may come and worship him.” 9 After listening to the
king, they went on their way. And behold, the star that they had seen when it
rose went before them until it came to rest over the place where the child was.
10 When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. 11 And
going into the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell
down and worshiped him. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts,
gold and frankincense and myrrh. 12 And being warned in a dream not to return to
Herod, they departed to their own country by another way.
Footnotes:
Matthew 2:1 Greek magi; also verses 7, 16
Matthew 2:2 Or in the east; also verse 9
The Holy Bible, English Standard Version.
ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing
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