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Matthew 2:3-8

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

4 When he had called together all the people’s chief priests and teachers of the law, he asked them where the Christ was to be born.

5 “In Bethlehem in Judea,” they replied, “for this is what the prophet has written:

6 “‘But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah,
are by no means least among the rulers of Judah;
for out of you will come a ruler
who will be the shepherd of my people Israel.’”

7 Then Herod called the Magi secretly and found out from them the exact time the star had appeared.

8 He sent them to Bethlehem and said, “Go and make a careful search for the child. As soon as you find him, report to me, so that I too may go and worship him.”

Cross References for Matthew 2:3-8

Acts 2:6 - When they heard this sound, a crowd came together in bewilderment, because each one heard them ... Click to read the verse Acts 2:6 Click to read the verse Acts 2:6

Matthew 2:1 - The Visit of the Magi After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod... Click to read the verse Matthew 2:1 Click to read the verse Matthew 2:1

Isaiah 7:2 - Now the house of David was told, “Aram has allied itself with Ephraim”; so the hearts of Ahaz a... Click to read the verse Isaiah 7:2 Click to read the verse Isaiah 7:2

Acts 16:20-21 - They brought them before the magistrates and said, “These men are Jews, and are throwing our ci... Click to read the verse Acts 16:20-21 Click to read the verse Acts 16:20-21

Matthew 23:37 - “O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone those sent to you, how often I hav... Click to read the verse Matthew 23:37 Click to read the verse Matthew 23:37

1 Kings 18:17-18 - When he saw Elijah, he said to him, “Is that you, you troubler of Israel?” Click to read the verse 1 Kings 18:17-18 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 18:17-18

Matthew 21:10 - When Jesus entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred and asked, “Who is this?” Click to read the verse Matthew 21:10 Click to read the verse Matthew 21:10

Matthew 8:29 - “What do you want with us, Son of God?” they shouted. “Have you come here to torture us before ... Click to read the verse Matthew 8:29 Click to read the verse Matthew 8:29

Acts 16:20 - They brought them before the magistrates and said, “These men are Jews, and are throwing our ci... Click to read the verse Acts 16:20 Click to read the verse Acts 16:20

Proverbs 29:2 - When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan. Click to read the verse Proverbs 29:2 Click to read the verse Proverbs 29:2

Acts 17:6-7 - But when they did not find them, they dragged Jason and some other brothers before the city off... Click to read the verse Acts 17:6-7 Click to read the verse Acts 17:6-7

Acts 4:2 - They were greatly disturbed because the apostles were teaching the people and proclaiming in Je... Click to read the verse Acts 4:2 Click to read the verse Acts 4:2

Acts 21:30 - The whole city was aroused, and the people came running from all directions. Seizing Paul, they... Click to read the verse Acts 21:30 Click to read the verse Acts 21:30

Acts 23:35 - he said, “I will hear your case when your accusers get here.” Then he ordered that Paul be kept... Click to read the verse Acts 23:35 Click to read the verse Acts 23:35

Daniel 5:9 - So King Belshazzar became even more terrified and his face grew more pale. His nobles were baff... Click to read the verse Daniel 5:9 Click to read the verse Daniel 5:9

John 11:47-48 - Then the chief priests and the Pharisees called a meeting of the Sanhedrin. “What are we accomp... Click to read the verse John 11:47-48 Click to read the verse John 11:47-48

Acts 4:24-27 - When they heard this, they raised their voices together in prayer to God. “Sovereign Lord,” the... Click to read the verse Acts 4:24-27 Click to read the verse Acts 4:24-27

Acts 5:24-28 - On hearing this report, the captain of the temple guard and the chief priests were puzzled, won... Click to read the verse Acts 5:24-28 Click to read the verse Acts 5:24-28

Acts 17:8 - When they heard this, the crowd and the city officials were thrown into turmoil. Click to read the verse Acts 17:8 Click to read the verse Acts 17:8