Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem
of Judea in the days of Herod the king,
behold, there came wise men from the east
to Jerusalem.

Saying, Where is he that is born King
of the Jews? for we have seen his star
in the east, and are come to worship him.

When Herod the king had heard these
things, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem
with him.

And when he had gathered all the chief
priests and scribes of the people together,
he demanded of them where Christ should
be born.

And they said unto him, In Bethlehem
of Judea: for thus it is written by the prophet;

And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Judah,
art not the least among the princes of Judah:
for out of thee shall come a Governor,
that shall rule my people of Israel.

Then Herod, when he had privily called
the wise men, inquired of them diligently
what time the star appeared.

And he sent them to Bethlehem; and said,
Go and search diligently for the young child;
and when ye have found him, bring me word
again, that I may come and worship him also.

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.

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

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,
frankincense, and myrrh.

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

Matthew 2 : 1 - 12
(KJV)



Thinking of you during this season of great joy -

Merry Christmas !