Matthew 2:12

But because they were forbidden by God in a dream to go back to Herod, they returned to their own country by another route.

Montgomery New Testament

In The King James Version

And being warned of God in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed into their own country another way.

In Context

11When they had entered the house, they saw the child with Mary, his mother, and opening their treasure-chests they gave him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh.

13When they were gone an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream, saying; "Rise! Take the young child and his mother and flee into Egypt, and there remain until I bring you word; for Herod intends to make a search for the child, in order to put him to death."

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Cross References

Matthew 1:20And while he was having this in mind, behold! an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying.

Matthew 2:19But after Herod’s death an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt,

Matthew 27:19And while he was seated upon the judgment-seat, his wife had sent to him, saying, "Have nothing to do with that innocent man, for I have suffered many things today, in a dream, because of him."

Acts 5:29But Peter and the apostles said in reply.

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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