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1 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem
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1 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem
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2 and asked, "Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him."
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2 and asked, "Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him."
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3 When King Herod heard this he was disturbed, and all Jerusalem with him.
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3 When King Herod heard this he was disturbed, and all Jerusalem with him.
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4 When he had called together all the people's chief priests and teachers of the law, he asked them where the Christ was to be born.
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4 When he had called together all the people's chief priests and teachers of the law, he asked them where the Christ was to be born.
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5 "In Bethlehem in Judea," they replied, "for this is what the prophet has written:
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5 "In Bethlehem in Judea," they replied, "for this is what the prophet has written:
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6 " 'But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for out of you will come a ruler who will be the shepherd of my people Israel.' "
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6 " 'But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for out of you will come a ruler who will be the shepherd of my people Israel.' "
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Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online) |
