web - Matthew:2:1-12

web@Matthew:2:1 @ Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of King Herod, behold, wise men {The word for "wise men" (magoi) can also mean teachers, scientists, physicians, astrologers, seers, interpreters of dreams, or sorcerers.} from the east came to Jerusalem, saying,

web@Matthew:2:2 @ "Where is he who is born King of the Jews? For we saw his star in the east, and have come to worship him."

web@Matthew:2:3 @ When King Herod heard it, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him.

web@Matthew:2:4 @ Gathering together all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he asked them where the Christ would be born.

web@Matthew:2:5 @ They said to him, "In Bethlehem of Judea, for this is written through the prophet,

web@Matthew:2:6 @ 'You Bethlehem, land of Judah, are in no way least among the princes of Judah: for out of you shall come forth a governor, who shall shepherd my people, Israel.'" {Micah strkjv@5:2}

web@Matthew:2:7 @ Then Herod secretly called the wise men, and learned from them exactly what time the star appeared.

web@Matthew:2:8 @ He sent them to Bethlehem, and said, "Go and search diligently for the young child. When you have found him, bring me word, so that I also may come and worship him."

web@Matthew:2:9 @ They, having heard the king, went their way; and behold, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, until it came and stood over where the young child was.

web@Matthew:2:10 @ When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceedingly great joy.

web@Matthew:2:11 @ They came into the house and saw the young child with Mary, his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Opening their treasures, they offered to him gifts: gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

web@Matthew:2:12 @ Being warned in a dream that they shouldn't return to Herod, they went back to their own country another way.