World English Bible
Matthew 2:6
“You Bethlehem, land of Judah, are in no way least among the princes of Judah: for out of you shall come forth a governor, who shall shepherd my people, Israel.”
Verse in context — Matthew 2
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Gathering together all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he asked them where the Christ would be born.
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They said to him, "In Bethlehem of Judea, for this is written through the prophet,
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You Bethlehem, land of Judah, are in no way least among the princes of Judah: for out of you shall come forth a governor, who shall shepherd my people, Israel.
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Then Herod secretly called the wise men, and learned from them exactly what time the star appeared.
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He sent them to Bethlehem, and said, "Go and search diligently for the young child. When you have found him, bring me word, so that I also may come and worship him.
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