Matthew 2:6

New Century Version

‘But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are not just an insignificant village in Judah. A ruler will come from you who will be like a shepherd for my people Israel.’ ”

Cross References

Genesis 49:10

Kings will come from Judah’s family; someone from Judah will always be on the throne. Judah will rule until Shiloh comes, and the nations will obey him.

2 Samuel 5:2

Even when Saul was king, you were the one who led Israel in battle. The Lord said to you, ‘You will be a shepherd for my people Israel. You will be their leader.’ ”

1 Chronicles 5:2

Judah became stronger than his brothers, and a leader came from his family. But Joseph’s family received the privileges that belonged to the oldest son.

Ezra 2:21

These are the people from the towns: of Bethlehem—123;

Isaiah 40:11

He takes care of his people like a shepherd. He gathers them like lambs in his arms and carries them close to him. He gently leads the mothers of the lambs.

Micah 5:2

“But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are too small to be among the army groups from Judah, from you will come one who will rule Israel for me. He comes from very old times, from days long ago.”

Numbers 24:19

A ruler will come from the descendants of Jacob and will destroy those left in the city.”

Matthew 2:1

Jesus was born in the town of Bethlehem in Judea during the time when Herod was king. When Jesus was born, some wise men from the east came to Jerusalem.

Matthew 28:18

Then Jesus came to them and said, “All power in heaven and on earth is given to me.

John 21:16

Again Jesus said, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” He answered, “Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Take care of my sheep.”

John 7:42

The Scripture says that the Christ will come from David’s family and from Bethlehem, the town where David lived.”

Ephesians 1:22

God put everything under his power and made him the head over everything for the church,

Colossians 1:18

He is the head of the body, which is the church. Everything comes from him. He is the first one who was raised from the dead. So in all things Jesus has first place.

Hebrews 7:14

It is clear that our Lord came from the tribe of Judah, and Moses said nothing about priests belonging to that tribe.

Revelation 11:15

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

Revelation 2:27

‘You will rule over them with an iron rod, as when pottery is broken into pieces.’

Revelation 7:17

because the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd. He will lead them to springs of water that give life. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.”