Matthew 2:6 - Contemporary English Version Interconfessional Edition

⁶ ‘Bethlehem in the land of Judea, you are very important among the towns of Judea. From your town will come a leader, who will be like a shepherd for my people Israel.’ ”

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

⁶ And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, Art not the least among the princes of Juda: For out of thee shall come a Governor, That shall rule my people Israel.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

⁶ And you Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, you are not in any way least or insignificant among the chief cities of Judah; for from you shall come a Ruler (Leader) Who will govern and shepherd My people Israel. [Mic. 5:2.]

American Standard Version (1901)

⁶ And thou Bethlehem, land of Judah, Art in no wise least among the princes of Judah: For out of thee shall come forth a governor, Who shall be shepherd of my people Israel.

Common English Bible

⁶ You, Bethlehem, land of Judah, by no means are you least among the rulers of Judah, because from you will come one who governs, who will shepherd my people Israel.

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁶ 'And you, Bethlehem, the land of Judah, are by no means least among the leaders of Judah. For from you shall go forth the ruler who shall guide my people Israel.' "

Matthew 2:6 Tagairtí Cros

Genesis 49:10

You will have power and rule until nations obey you and come bringing gifts.

2 Samuel 5:2

Even when Saul was king, you led our nation in battle. And the Lord promised that someday you would rule Israel and take care of us like a shepherd.”

1 Chronicles 5:2

even though it was the Judah tribe that became the most powerful and produced a leader.

Ezra 2:21

Here is how many people returned whose ancestors had come from the following towns: 123 from Bethlehem; 56 from Netophah; 128 from Anathoth; 42 from Azmaveth; 743 from Kiriatharim, Chephirah, and Beeroth; 621 from Ramah and Geba; 122 from Michmas; 223 from Bethel and Ai; 52 from Nebo; 156 from Magbish; 1,254 from the other Elam; 320 from Harim; 725 from Lod, Hadid, and Ono; 345 from Jericho; and 3,630 from Senaah.

Isaiah 40:11

The Lord cares for his nation, just as shepherds care for their flocks. He carries the lambs in his arms, while gently leading the mother sheep.

Micah 5:2

Bethlehem Ephrath, you are one of the smallest towns in the nation of Judah. But the Lord will choose one of your people to rule the nation— someone whose family goes back to ancient times.

Numbers 24:19

The king of Israel will rule and destroy the survivors of every town there.

Matthew 2:1

When Jesus was born in the village of Bethlehem in Judea, Herod was king. During this time some wise men from the east came to Jerusalem

Matthew 28:18

Jesus came to them and said: I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth!

John 21:16

Jesus asked a second time, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” Peter answered, “Yes, Lord, you know I love you!” “Then take care of my sheep,” Jesus told him.

John 7:42

The Scriptures say that the Messiah will come from the family of King David. Doesn't this mean that he will be born in David's hometown of Bethlehem?”

Ephesians 1:22

God has put all things under the power of Christ, and for the good of the church he has made him the head of everything.

Colossians 1:18

He is the head of his body, which is the church. He is the very beginning, the first to be raised from death, so that he would be above all others.

Hebrews 7:14

Everyone knows he came from the tribe of Judah, and Moses never said priests would come from that tribe.

Revelation 11:15

At the sound of the seventh trumpet, loud voices were heard in heaven. They said, “Now the kingdom of this world belongs to our Lord and to his Chosen One! And he will rule forever and ever!”

Revelation 2:27

I will give each of them the same power my Father has given me. They will rule the nations with an iron rod and smash those nations to pieces like clay pots. I will also give them the morning star.

Revelation 7:17

“The Lamb in the center of the throne will be their shepherd. He will lead them to streams of life-giving water, and God will wipe all tears from their eyes.”