Matthew 2:2

The Passion Translation

and inquired of the people, “Where is the child who is born king of the Jewish people? We observed his star rising in the sky and we’ve come to bow before him in worship.”

Cross References

Jeremiah 23:5

“Listen to me! I, the Lord, promise you that a time is coming when I will raise up a righteous Branch, who will sprout from David’s lineage. He will rule as their King, and his reign will prosper with wisdom and understanding. He will succeed in bringing justice and righteousness to all.

Revelation 22:16

“I, Jesus, sent my angel to you to give you this testimony to share with the congregations. I am the bright Morning Star, both David’s spiritual root and his descendant.”

Isaiah 60:3

Nations will be attracted to your radiant light and kings to the sunrise-glory of your new day.

John 18:37

Then Pilate responded, “Oh, so then you are a king?” “You are right.” Jesus said, “I was born a King, and I have come into this world to prove what truth really is. And everyone who loves the truth will receive my words.”

Hebrews 1:6

And again, when he brought his firstborn Son into the world: “Let all my angels bow down before him and kiss him in worship.”

Luke 23:3

Pilate asked Jesus, “Is this true? Are you their king and Messiah?” Jesus answered, “It is true.”

Psalm 2:6

“I myself have poured out my King on Zion, my holy mountain.”

John 5:23

Therefore, the honor that belongs to the Father he will now share with his Son. So if you refuse to honor the Son, you are refusing to honor the Father who sent him.

John 1:49

Nathanael blurted out, “Teacher, you are truly the Son of God and the King of Israel!”

Luke 19:38

They shouted over and over, “Highest praises to God for the one who comes as King in the name of the Lord! Heaven’s peace and glory from the highest realm now comes to us!”

Luke 2:11

For today in Bethlehem a rescuer was born for you. He is the Lord Yahweh, the Messiah.

Jeremiah 30:9

But Israel and Judah will be servants of Yahweh their God, and I will raise up a king for them from the lineage of David.”

Psalm 45:11

For your royal Bridegroom is ravished by your beautiful brightness. Bow in reverence before him, for he is your Lord!

John 9:38

Then the man threw himself at his feet and worshiped Jesus and said, “Lord, I believe in you!”

John 19:19

Pilate had them post a sign over the cross, which was written in three languages—Aramaic, Latin, and Greek. Many of the people of Jerusalem read the sign, for he was crucified near the city. The sign stated: “Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews.”

John 12:13

So they took palm branches and went out to meet him. Everyone was shouting, “Lord, be our Savior! Blessed is the one who comes to us sent from Yahweh, the King of Israel!”

Matthew 27:11

As Jesus stood in front of the Roman governor, Pilate asked him, “So, you are the king of the Jews?” Jesus answered, “You have just spoken it.”

John 20:28

Then the words spilled out of his heart—“You are my Lord, and you are my God!”

Matthew 21:5

Tell Zion’s daughter: “Look, your King arrives! He’s coming to you humbly, sitting on a donkey, riding on a donkey’s colt.”

Matthew 2:3

King Herod was shaken to the core when he heard this, and not only he, but all of Jerusalem was disturbed when they heard this news.