NEW TESTAMENT · VERSE 1

Matthew 2:1

Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of King Herod, behold, wise men^† from the east came to Jerusalem, saying,

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Matthew 2:1–4

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Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of King Herod, behold, wise men^† from the east came to Jerusalem, saying,

“Where is he who is born King of the Jews? For we saw his star in the east, and have come to worship him.”

When King Herod heard it, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him.

Gathering together all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he asked them where the Christ would be born.

Notes from World English Bible Updated

The word for “wise men” (magoi) can also mean teachers, scientists, physicians, astrologers, seers, interpreters of dreams, or sorcerers.

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