After Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east arrived in Jerusalem,
Matthew 2:7 - The Text-Critical English New Testament Then Herod secretly called the wise men and ascertained from them what time the star had appeared. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, enquired of them diligently what time the star appeared. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Then Herod sent for the wise men [astrologers] secretly, and accurately to the last point ascertained from them the time of the appearing of the star [that is, how long the star had made itself visible since its rising in the east]. American Standard Version (1901) Then Herod privily called the Wise-men, and learned of them exactly what time the star appeared. Common English Bible Then Herod secretly called for the magi and found out from them the time when the star had first appeared. Catholic Public Domain Version Then Herod, quietly calling the Magi, diligently learned from them the time when the star appeared to them. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Then Herod, privately calling the wise men, learned diligently of them the time of the star which appeared to them; |
After Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east arrived in Jerusalem,
When Herod saw that he had been fooled by the wise men, he was greatly enraged and sent men to kill all the boys in Bethlehem and in its vicinity who were two years old and under, according to the time that he had ascertained from the wise men.
He sent them to Bethlehem and said, “Go search diligently for the child, and when you have found him, bring me word so that I too may come and worship him.”
After hearing these things, Felix, who knew the facts concerning the Way in great detail, had them adjourn, saying, “When Lysias the commander comes down, I will decide your case.”
Then out of his mouth the serpent spewed water like a river after the woman, to sweep her away with a flood.