Matthew 2:9
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“After they had heard the king, they went on their way, and the star they had seen in the east went ahead of them until it stood over the place where the Child was.”
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“After they had heard the king, they went on their way, and the star they had seen in the east went ahead of them until it stood over the place where the Child was.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“When they had heard the king, they departed; and, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was.”
King James Version · Public Domain“And they, having heard the king, went their way; and lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“And they, having heard the king, departed, and lo, the star, that they did see in the east, did go before them, till, having come, it stood over where the child was.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Matthew 2:9 — 5 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 25:12Who is the man who fears the LORD? He will instruct him in the path chosen for him.
- Proverbs 2:1My son, if you accept my words and hide my commandments within you,
- Proverbs 8:17I love those who love me, and those who seek me early shall find me.
- Matthew 2:2asking, “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.”
- 2 Peter 1:19We also have the word of the prophets as confirmed beyond doubt. And you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.
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