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{1} Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the
days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to
Jerusalem, {2} Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have
seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him. {3} When Herod the
king had heard these things, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him.
{4} And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people
together, he demanded of them where Christ should be born. {5} And they said
unto him, In Bethlehem of Judaea: for thus it is written by the prophet,
{6} And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, art not the least among the
princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come a Governor, that shall rule my
people Israel. {7} Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men,
inquired of them diligently what time the star appeared. {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. {11} And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child
with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had
opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense,
and myrrh. {12} And being warned of God in a dream that they should not return
to Herod, they departed into their own country another way.
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