2:1
Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the
days of Herod the king, behold, Wise-men from the east came
to Jerusalem, saying, 2 Where
is he that is born King of the Jews? for we saw his star in
the east, and are come to worship him. 3
And when Herod the king heard it, he was troubled,
and all Jerusalem with him. 4
And gathering together all the chief priests and scribes
of the people, he inquired of them where the Christ should
be born. 5 And
they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judaea: for thus it is
written through the prophet, 6
And thou Bethlehem, land of Judah, art in no wise least
among the princes of Judah: for out of thee shall come forth
a governor, who shall be shepherd of my people Israel. 7
Then Herod privily called the Wise-men, and learned
of them exactly what time the star appeared. 8
And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Go and search
out exactly concerning the young child; and when ye have found
him, bring me word, that I also may come and worship him.
9 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.
10 And when they saw
the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy. 11
And they came into the house and saw the young child
with Mary his mother; and they fell down and worshipped him;
and opening their treasures they offered unto him gifts, gold
and frankincense and myrrh.
