Matthew 2:5-7

New International Reader's Version

⁵“In Bethlehem in Judea,” they replied. “This is what the prophet has written. He said,

⁶“ ‘But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah,
are certainly not the least important among the towns of Judah.
A ruler will come out of you.
He will rule my people Israel like a shepherd.’ ” (Micah 5:2)

⁷Then Herod secretly called for the Wise Men. He found out from them exactly when the star had appeared.

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Matthew 2:5-7

New International Version

⁵“In Bethlehem^(A) in Judea,” they replied, “for this is what the prophet has written:

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 shepherd my people Israel.’^[a]”^(B)

⁷Then Herod called the Magi secretly and found out from them the exact time the star had appeared.

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