Matthew 2:8-10
Amplified Bible, Classic Edition
8 Then he sent them to Bethlehem, saying, Go and search for the Child carefully and diligently, and when you have found [a]Him, bring me word, that I too may come and worship Him.
9 When they had listened to the king, they went their way, and behold, the star which had been seen in the east [b]in its rising went before them until it came and stood over the place where the young Child was.
10 When they saw the star, they were thrilled with ecstatic joy.
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- Matthew 2:8 Capitalized because of what He is, the spotless Son of God, not what the speaker may have thought He was.
- Matthew 2:9 Alternate translation.
Matthew 2:8-10
King James Version
8 And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Go and search diligently for the young child; and when ye have found him, bring me word again, that I may come and worship him also.
9 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.
10 When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.
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