The Visit of the Wise Men
1 Now
1after Jesus was born in
2Bethlehem of Judea
3in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from
4the east came to Jerusalem,
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saying, "Where is he who has been born
5king of the Jews? For we saw
6his star when it rose and have come to
7worship him."
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When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him;
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and assembling all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where
8the Christ was to be born.
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They told him, "In Bethlehem of Judea, for so it is written by the prophet:
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9"'And you, O Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for from you shall come a ruler who will
10shepherd my people Israel.'"
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Then Herod summoned the wise men secretly and ascertained from them what time the star had appeared.
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And he sent them to Bethlehem, saying, "Go and search diligently for the child, and when you have found him, bring me word, that I too may come and worship him."
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After listening to the king, they went on their way. And behold, the star that they had seen when it rose went before them until it came to rest over the place where the child was.
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When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy.
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And going into the house they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Then, opening their treasures,
11they offered him gifts,
12gold and
13frankincense and
14myrrh.