Matthew 2:10

At the sight of the star they were filled with joy.

Open English Bible (UK)

In The King James Version

When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.

In Context

9The astrologers heard what the king had to say, and then continued their journey. The star which they had seen in the east led them on, until it reached and stood over the place where the child was.

11Entering the house, they saw the child with his mother, Mary, and fell at his feet and worshipped him. Then they opened their treasure chests, and offered to the child presents of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

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Cross References

Psalms 105:3Make your boast in his holy name, be glad at heart, you who seek the Lord.

Luke 2:20And the shepherds went back, giving glory and praise to God for all that they had heard and seen. It had all happened as they had been told.

Romans 15:9and that the Gentiles also may praise God for his mercy. As scripture says – “Therefore will I make acknowledgment to you among the Gentiles and sing in honour of your name.”

Matthew Henry on Matthew 2:10-13

The Wise Men Worship Christ. 9 When 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. 10 When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy. 11 And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh. 12 And being warned of… Read the whole commentary →

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