9When they had heard the king, they departed; and, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was.
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Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.
We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts:
I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.
What man is he that feareth the LORD? him shall he teach in the way that he shall choose.
My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee; …
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Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 9-12)We have here the wise men’s humble attendance upon this new-born King of the Jews , and the honours they paid him. From Jerusalem they went to Bethlehem, resolving to seek till they should find ; but it is very strange that they went alone; that not one person of the court, church, or city, should accompany them, if not in conscience, yet in civility to them, or touched with a curiosity to see thi…
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