Matthew 2:6 MSG/NIV - Online Parallel Bible
| The Message (MSG) | New International Version (NIV) |
| 6 It's you, Bethlehem, in Judah's land, no longer bringing up the rear. From you will come the leader who will shepherd-rule my people, my Israel." | 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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