Matthew 2:6

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

‘And you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah, for from you shall come a ruler who is to shepherd my people Israel.’ ”

Cross References

Genesis 49:10

The scepter shall not depart from Judah, nor the ruler’s staff from between his feet, until tribute comes to him, and the obedience of the peoples is his.

2 Samuel 5:2

For some time, while Saul was king over us, it was you who led out Israel and brought it in. The Lord said to you, ‘It is you who shall be shepherd of my people Israel, you who shall be ruler over Israel.’ ”

1 Chronicles 2:51

Salma father of Bethlehem, and Hareph father of Beth-gader.

1 Chronicles 5:2

though Judah became prominent among his brothers and a ruler came from him, yet the birthright belonged to Joseph.)

Ezra 2:21

Of Bethlehem, one hundred twenty-three.

Isaiah 40:11

He will feed his flock like a shepherd; he will gather the lambs in his arms and carry them in his bosom and gently lead the mother sheep.

Micah 5:2

But you, O Bethlehem of Ephrathah, who are one of the little clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to rule in Israel, whose origin is from of old, from ancient days.

Numbers 24:19

One out of Jacob shall rule and destroy the survivors of Ir.”

Matthew 2:1

In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, magi from the east came to Jerusalem,

Matthew 28:18

And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.

John 21:16

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

John 7:42

Has not the scripture said that the Messiah is descended from David and comes from Bethlehem, the village where David lived?”

Ephesians 1:22

And he has put all things under his feet and has made him the head over all things for the church,

Colossians 1:18

He is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, so that he might come to have first place in everything.

Hebrews 7:14

For it is evident that our Lord was descended from Judah, and in connection with that tribe Moses said nothing about priests.

Revelation 11:15

Then the seventh angel blew his trumpet, and there were loud voices in heaven, saying, “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Messiah, and he will reign forever and ever.”

Revelation 2:27

to rule them with an iron scepter, as when clay pots are shattered—

Revelation 7:17

for the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd, and he will guide them to springs of the water of life, and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.”