Matthew 2:9

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

The wise men listened to what the king said and then left. And the star they had seen in the east went on ahead of them until it stopped over the place where the child was.

Cross References

Psalm 25:12

You will show the right path to all who worship you.

Proverbs 8:17

I love everyone who loves me, and I will be found by all who honestly search.

Matthew 2:10

They were thrilled and excited to see the star.

Matthew 2:2

and said, “Where is the child born to be king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him.”

Matthew 2:8

He told them, “Go to Bethlehem and search carefully for the child. As soon as you find him, let me know. I want to go and worship him too.”

2 Peter 1:19

All this makes us even more certain that what the prophets said is true. So you should pay close attention to their message, as you would to a lamp shining in some dark place. You must keep on paying attention until daylight comes and the morning star rises in your hearts.