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1 Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea during the reign of King Herod. Astrologers arrived in Jerusalem from the east.
2 They asked: »Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and came to offer him praise.«
3 King Herod was troubled when he heard this. Jerusalem was also troubled.
4 He called together all the chief priests and teachers of the Law and asked where will the Messiah be born?
5 »Bethlehem in Judea,« they answered. This is what the prophet wrote:
6 »Bethlehem in the land of Judah, you are not the least of the leading cities of Judah. A leader will come out of you. He will shepherd my people Israel.«
7 Then Herod secretly called the astrologers to find out exactly the time the star appeared.
8 He sent them to Bethlehem. He said: »Search diligently for the young child. When you find him, bring me word so I may come and bow down to him also.«
9 After they heard the king, they followed the star until it stopped over the place where the child was.
10 They were overwhelmed with joy to see the star.
11 They entered the house and saw the young child with his mother Mary. They bowed down and paid him homage. Then they opened their treasure chests and offered gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.