Matthew 2:9

Easy To Read Version

The wise men heard the king and then left. They saw the same star they had seen in the east. The wise men followed the star. The star went before them until it stopped above the place where the baby was.

Cross References

Psalm 25:12

If a person chooses to follow the Lord,\par then God will show that person the best way to live.\par

Proverbs 8:17

I love people who love me.\par And if people try hard to find me,\par they will find me.\par

Matthew 2:10

The wise men were happy to see the star. They were very excited.

Matthew 2:2

The wise men asked people, “Where is the new baby that is the king of the Jews? We saw the star that shows he was born. We saw the star rise in the sky in the east. We came to worship him.”

Matthew 2:8

Then Herod sent the wise men to Bethlehem. Herod said to the wise men, “Go and look carefully to find the new baby. When you find the baby, come tell me. Then I can go worship him too.”

2 Peter 1:19

This makes us more sure about the things the prophets {\cf2\super [2]} said. And it is good for you to follow closely what the prophets said. The things they said are like a light shining in a dark place. You have that light until the day begins and the morning star brings new light to your minds.