Matthew 2:6

Good News Translation (US Version)

‘Bethlehem in the land of Judah, you are by no means the least of the leading cities of Judah; for from you will come a leader who will guide my people Israel.’”

Cross References

Micah 5:2

The Lord says, “Bethlehem Ephrathah, you are one of the smallest towns in Judah, but out of you I will bring a ruler for Israel, whose family line goes back to ancient times.”

John 7:42

The scripture says that the Messiah will be a descendant of King David and will be born in Bethlehem, the town where David lived.”

Genesis 49:10

Judah will hold the royal scepter, And his descendants will always rule. Nations will bring him tribute And bow in obedience before him.

Revelation 11:15

Then the seventh angel blew his trumpet, and there were loud voices in heaven, saying, “The power to rule over the world belongs now to our Lord and his Messiah, and he will rule forever and ever!”

Matthew 28:18

Jesus drew near and said to them, “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth.

Isaiah 40:11

He will take care of his flock like a shepherd; he will gather the lambs together and carry them in his arms; he will gently lead their mothers.

2 Samuel 5:2

In the past, even when Saul was still our king, you led the people of Israel in battle, and the Lord promised you that you would lead his people and be their ruler.”

Colossians 1:18

He is the head of his body, the church; he is the source of the body's life. He is the first-born Son, who was raised from death, in order that he alone might have the first place in all things.

Matthew 2:1

Jesus was born in the town of Bethlehem in Judea, during the time when Herod was king. Soon afterward, some men who studied the stars came from the East to Jerusalem

Ephesians 1:22

God put all things under Christ's feet and gave him to the church as supreme Lord over all things.

1 Chronicles 5:2

It was the tribe of Judah, however, that became the strongest and provided a ruler for all the tribes.)

Numbers 24:19

The nation of Israel will trample them down And wipe out the last survivors.”

John 21:16

A second time Jesus said to him, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” “Yes, Lord,” he answered, “you know that I love you.” Jesus said to him, “Take care of my sheep.”

Ezra 2:21

People whose ancestors had lived in the following towns also returned: Bethlehem - 123 Netophah - 56 Anathoth - 128 Azmaveth - 42 Kiriath Jearim, Chephirah, and Beeroth - 743 Ramah and Geba - 621 Michmash - 122 Bethel and Ai - 223 Nebo - 52 Magbish - 156 The other Elam - 1,254 Harim - 320 Lod, Hadid, and Ono - 725 Jericho - 345 Senaah - 3,630

Hebrews 7:14

It is well known that he was born a member of the tribe of Judah; and Moses did not mention this tribe when he spoke of priests.

Revelation 7:17

because the Lamb, who is in the center of the throne, will be their shepherd, and he will guide them to springs of life-giving water. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.”

1 Chronicles 2:51

his second son Salma founded Bethlehem, and his third son Hareph founded Bethgader.