1. WHEN Jesus therefore was born in Bethlehem of Juda, in the days of king Herod, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem.
2. Saying, Where is he that is born king of the Jews? For we have seen his star in the east, and are come to adore him.
3. And king Herod hearing this, was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him.
4. And assembling together all the chief priests and the scribes of the people, he inquired of them where Christ should be born.
5. But they said to him: In Bethlehem of Juda. For so it is written by the prophet:
6. And thou Bethlehem the land of Juda art not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come forth the captain that shall rule my people Israel.
7. Then Herod, privately calling the wise men, learned diligently of them the time of the star which appeared to them;
8. And sending them into Bethlehem, said: Go and diligently inquire after the child, and when you have found him, bring me word again, that I also may come to adore him.