Matthew 2:1 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, 1. That despisers of Jesus are doubtless to be viewed as despisers of Him whom His Heavenly Father delighteth to honour. The song of the angels. 2. That Jesus is to Gentiles as well as to Jews a Prince and a Saviour. 3. That the Christian faith is not to be viewed as exclusively embraced by the poor and illiterate. 4. As to the enjoyment of external advantages we are more highly favoured than these men. (A. Teller.) Parallel Verses KJV: Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, |
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