Matthew 2:9

A Conservative Version

And when they heard the king, they departed. And lo, the star that they saw in the east went before them until, having come, it stood over where the child was.

Cross References

Matthew 2:2

Where is he who is born king of the Jews? For we saw his star in the east, and have come to worship him.

2 Peter 1:19

And we have the prophetic word sure, to which ye do well giving heed, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns, and the daystar arises in your hearts.

Proverbs 8:17

I love those who love me, and those who seek me diligently shall find me.

Psalm 25:12

What man is he who fears LORD? Him he shall instruct in the way that he shall choose.

Matthew 2:8

And having sent them to Bethlehem, he said, After going, search diligently about the child. And when ye find him, report to me, so that I also having come, may worship him.

Matthew 2:10

And when they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceedingly great joy.