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Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king ,
behold ,
wise men from the East came to Jerusalem ,
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saying , "
Where is He who has been born King of the Jews ?
For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him ."
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When Herod the king heard this ,
he was troubled ,
and all Jerusalem with him .
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And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together ,
he inquired of them where the Christ was to be born .
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So they said to him , "
In Bethlehem of Judea ,
for thus it is written by the prophet :
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But you ,
Bethlehem ,
in the land of Judah ,
Are not the least among the rulers of Judah ;
For out of you shall come a Ruler Who will shepherd My people Israel ."'
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Then Herod ,
when he had secretly called the wise men ,
determined from them what time the star appeared .
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And he sent them to Bethlehem and said , "
Go and search carefully for the young Child ,
and when you have found Him ,
bring back word to me ,
that I may come and worship Him also ."
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When they heard the king ,
they departed ;
and behold ,
the star which they had seen in the East went before them ,
till it came and stood over where the young Child was .
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When they saw the star ,
they rejoiced with exceedingly great joy .
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And when they had come into the house ,
they saw the young Child with Mary His mother ,
and fell down and worshiped Him .
And when they had opened their treasures ,
they presented gifts to Him :
gold ,
frankincense ,
and myrrh .