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Matthew 2:2-3 Jesus' Birth and Childhood

2 and asked, “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him.”

3 When King Herod heard this he was disturbed, and all Jerusalem with him.

Cross References for Matthew 2:2-3

Genesis 1:14 - And God said, “Let there be lights in the expanse of the sky to separate the day from the night... Click to read the verse Genesis 1:14 Click to read the verse Genesis 1:14

Matthew 2:11 - On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshi... Click to read the verse Matthew 2:11 Click to read the verse Matthew 2:11

Jeremiah 30:21 - Their leader will be one of their own; their ruler will arise from among them. I will bring him... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 30:21 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 30:21

Revelation 22:16 - “I, Jesus, have sent my angel to give you this testimony for the churches. I am the Root and th... Click to read the verse Revelation 22:16 Click to read the verse Revelation 22:16

Numbers 24:17 - “I see him, but not now; I behold him, but not near. A star will come out of Jacob; a scepter w... Click to read the verse Numbers 24:17 Click to read the verse Numbers 24:17

John 5:23 - that all may honor the Son just as they honor the Father. He who does not honor the Son does no... Click to read the verse John 5:23 Click to read the verse John 5:23

John 12:13 - They took palm branches and went out to meet him, shouting, “Hosanna!” “Blessed is he who comes... Click to read the verse John 12:13 Click to read the verse John 12:13

Matthew 21:5 - “Say to the Daughter of Zion, ‘See, your king comes to you, gentle and riding on a donkey, on a... Click to read the verse Matthew 21:5 Click to read the verse Matthew 21:5

John 1:49 - Then Nathanael declared, “Rabbi, you are the Son of God; you are the King of Israel.” Click to read the verse John 1:49 Click to read the verse John 1:49

Matthew 27:42 - “He saved others,” they said, “but he can’t save himself! He’s the King of Israel! Let him come... Click to read the verse Matthew 27:42 Click to read the verse Matthew 27:42

Psalms 2:6 - “I have installed my King on Zion, my holy hill.” Click to read the verse Psalms 2:6 Click to read the verse Psalms 2:6

Isaiah 9:6-7 - For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. A... Click to read the verse Isaiah 9:6-7 Click to read the verse Isaiah 9:6-7

Isaiah 32:1-2 - The Kingdom of Righteousness See, a king will reign in righteousness and rulers will rule with ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 32:1-2 Click to read the verse Isaiah 32:1-2

Psalms 21:1 - Psalm 21 For the director of music. A psalm of David. O Lord, the king rejoices in your strengt... Click to read the verse Psalms 21:1 Click to read the verse Psalms 21:1

John 20:28 - Thomas said to him, “My Lord and my God!” Click to read the verse John 20:28 Click to read the verse John 20:28

Jeremiah 30:9 - Instead, they will serve the Lord their God and David their king, whom I will raise up for them. Click to read the verse Jeremiah 30:9 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 30:9

Zechariah 9:9 - The Coming of Zion’s King Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout, Daughter of Jerusalem! Se... Click to read the verse Zechariah 9:9 Click to read the verse Zechariah 9:9

Jeremiah 23:5 - “The days are coming,” declares the Lord, “when I will raise up to David a righteous Branch, a ... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 23:5 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 23:5

Isaiah 60:3 - Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn. Click to read the verse Isaiah 60:3 Click to read the verse Isaiah 60:3

Luke 1:78-79 - because of the tender mercy of our God, by which the rising sun will come to us from heaven Click to read the verse Luke 1:78-79 Click to read the verse Luke 1:78-79

Luke 19:38 - “Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Peace in heaven and glory in the high... Click to read the verse Luke 19:38 Click to read the verse Luke 19:38

Luke 2:11 - Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. Click to read the verse Luke 2:11 Click to read the verse Luke 2:11

John 19:12-15 - From then on, Pilate tried to set Jesus free, but the Jews kept shouting, “If you let this man ... Click to read the verse John 19:12-15 Click to read the verse John 19:12-15

Hebrews 1:6 - And again, when God brings his firstborn into the world, he says, “Let all God’s angels worship... Click to read the verse Hebrews 1:6 Click to read the verse Hebrews 1:6

Psalms 45:11 - The king is enthralled by your beauty; honor him, for he is your lord. Click to read the verse Psalms 45:11 Click to read the verse Psalms 45:11

John 18:37 - “You are a king, then!” said Pilate. Jesus answered, “You are right in saying I am a king. In f... Click to read the verse John 18:37 Click to read the verse John 18:37

Luke 23:38 - There was a written notice above him, which read: this is the king of the jews. Click to read the verse Luke 23:38 Click to read the verse Luke 23:38

John 19:19 - Pilate had a notice prepared and fastened to the cross. It read: jesus of nazareth, the king of... Click to read the verse John 19:19 Click to read the verse John 19:19

John 9:38 - Then the man said, “Lord, I believe,” and he worshiped him. Click to read the verse John 9:38 Click to read the verse John 9:38

Luke 23:3 - So Pilate asked Jesus, “Are you the king of the Jews?” “Yes, it is as you say,” Jesus replied. Click to read the verse Luke 23:3 Click to read the verse Luke 23:3

Matthew 27:11 - Jesus Before Pilate Meanwhile Jesus stood before the governor, and the governor asked him, “Are... Click to read the verse Matthew 27:11 Click to read the verse Matthew 27:11

Matthew 2:10-11 - When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. Click to read the verse Matthew 2:10-11 Click to read the verse Matthew 2:10-11

Matthew 2:9 - After they had heard the king, they went on their way, and the star they had seen in the east w... Click to read the verse Matthew 2:9 Click to read the verse Matthew 2:9

John 12:21 - They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, with a request. “Sir,” they said, “we w... Click to read the verse John 12:21 Click to read the verse John 12:21

Mark 15:26 - The written notice of the charge against him read: the king of the jews. Click to read the verse Mark 15:26 Click to read the verse Mark 15:26

Mark 15:2 - “Are you the king of the Jews?” asked Pilate. “Yes, it is as you say,” Jesus replied. Click to read the verse Mark 15:2 Click to read the verse Mark 15:2