Matthew 2:1 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem village, Judah territory—this was during Herod’s kingship—a band of scholars arrived in Jerusalem from the East. They asked...

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The Message - After Jesus was born in Bethlehem village, Judah territory—this was during Herod’s kingship—a band of scholars arrived in Jerusalem from the East. They asked around, “Where can we find and pay homage to the newborn King of the Jews? We observed a star in the eastern sky that signaled his birth. We’re on pilgrimage to worship him.”
新标点和合本 - 当希律王的时候，耶稣生在犹太的伯利恒。有几个博士从东方来到耶路撒冷，说：
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 在希律作王的时候，耶稣生在犹太的伯利恒。有几个博学之士从东方来到耶路撒冷，说：
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 在希律作王的时候，耶稣生在犹太的伯利恒。有几个博学之士从东方来到耶路撒冷，说：
当代译本 - 希律王执政期间，耶稣降生在犹太的伯利恒城。当时有几位智者从东方来到耶路撒冷，
圣经新译本 - 希律王执政的时候，耶稣生在犹太的伯利恒。那时，有几个星象家﹙“星象家”或译：“智者。﹚从东方来到耶路撒冷，
中文标准译本 - 在希律王的那些日子里，耶稣诞生在犹太的伯利恒。当时，有几个博士从东方来到耶路撒冷。
现代标点和合本 - 当希律王的时候，耶稣生在犹太的伯利恒。有几个博士从东方来到耶路撒冷，说：
和合本（拼音版） - 当希律王的时候，耶稣生在犹太的伯利恒。有几个博士从东方来到耶路撒冷，说：
New International Version - After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem
New International Reader's Version - Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea. This happened while Herod was king of Judea. After Jesus’ birth, Wise Men from the east came to Jerusalem.
English Standard Version - Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem,
New Living Translation - Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the reign of King Herod. About that time some wise men from eastern lands arrived in Jerusalem, asking,
Christian Standard Bible - After Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of King Herod, wise men from the east arrived in Jerusalem,
New American Standard Bible - Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying,
New King James Version - Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem,
Amplified Bible - Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king (Herod the Great), magi (wise men) from the east came to Jerusalem, asking,
American Standard Version - Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judæa in the days of Herod the king, behold, Wise-men from the east came to Jerusalem, saying,
King James Version - Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem,
New English Translation - After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, in the time of King Herod, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem
World English Bible - Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of King Herod, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, saying,
新標點和合本 - 當希律王的時候，耶穌生在猶太的伯利恆。有幾個博士從東方來到耶路撒冷，說：
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 在希律作王的時候，耶穌生在猶太的伯利恆。有幾個博學之士從東方來到耶路撒冷，說：
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 在希律作王的時候，耶穌生在猶太的伯利恆。有幾個博學之士從東方來到耶路撒冷，說：
當代譯本 - 希律王執政期間，耶穌降生在猶太的伯利恆城。當時有幾位智者從東方來到耶路撒冷，
聖經新譯本 - 希律王執政的時候，耶穌生在猶太的伯利恆。那時，有幾個星象家﹙“星象家”或譯：“智者。﹚從東方來到耶路撒冷，
呂振中譯本 - 當希律王的日子、耶穌生在猶太的伯利恆，有幾個東方的占星家到了耶路撒冷
中文標準譯本 - 在希律王的那些日子裡，耶穌誕生在猶太的伯利恆。當時，有幾個博士從東方來到耶路撒冷。
現代標點和合本 - 當希律王的時候，耶穌生在猶太的伯利恆。有幾個博士從東方來到耶路撒冷，說：
文理和合譯本 - 希律王時、耶穌既生於猶太之伯利恆、有博士數人、自東方至耶路撒冷、
文理委辦譯本 - 希律王時、耶穌既生於猶太伯利恆、有博士數人、自東方至耶路撒冷、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 當希律王時、耶穌生於猶太之伯利恆、有博士數人、自東方至耶路撒冷、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 希祿在位之日、耶穌誕生於猶太百利恆郡。有哲士數人、自東方來至耶路撒冷而訪曰：
Nueva Versión Internacional - Después de que Jesús nació en Belén de Judea en tiempos del rey Herodes, llegaron a Jerusalén unos sabios procedentes del Oriente.
현대인의 성경 - 예수님은 헤롯왕 때 유대 베들레헴에서 태어나셨다. 그때 동방에서 박사들이 예루살렘에 찾아와서
Новый Русский Перевод - Иисус родился в иудейском городе Вифлееме во времена правления царя Ирода . После рождения Иисуса в Иерусалим пришли мудрецы с востока.
Восточный перевод - Иса родился в иудейском городе Вифлееме во времена правления царя Ирода . После рождения Исы в Иерусалим пришли мудрецы с востока . Они спрашивали людей:
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - Иса родился в иудейском городе Вифлееме во времена правления царя Ирода . После рождения Исы в Иерусалим пришли мудрецы с востока . Они спрашивали людей:
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - Исо родился в иудейском городе Вифлееме во времена правления царя Ирода . После рождения Исо в Иерусалим пришли мудрецы с востока . Они спрашивали людей:
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Jésus était né à Bethléhem en Judée, sous le règne du roi Hérode . Or, des mages venant de l’Orient arrivèrent à Jérusalem.
リビングバイブル - イエスはヘロデ大王の時代に、ユダヤのベツレヘムの町でお生まれになりました。そのころ、天文学者たちが、東の国からはるばるエルサレムへやって来て、こう尋ねました。
Nestle Aland 28 - Τοῦ δὲ Ἰησοῦ γεννηθέντος ἐν Βηθλέεμ τῆς Ἰουδαίας ἐν ἡμέραις Ἡρῴδου τοῦ βασιλέως, ἰδοὺ μάγοι ἀπὸ ἀνατολῶν παρεγένοντο εἰς Ἱεροσόλυμα
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - τοῦ δὲ Ἰησοῦ γεννηθέντος ἐν Βηθλέεμ τῆς Ἰουδαίας ἐν ἡμέραις Ἡρῴδου τοῦ βασιλέως, ἰδοὺ, μάγοι ἀπὸ ἀνατολῶν παρεγένοντο εἰς Ἱεροσόλυμα
Nova Versão Internacional - Depois que Jesus nasceu em Belém da Judeia, nos dias do rei Herodes, magos vindos do oriente chegaram a Jerusalém
Hoffnung für alle - Jesus wurde in Bethlehem geboren, einer Stadt in Judäa. Herodes war damals König. Da kamen einige Sterndeuter aus einem Land im Osten nach Jerusalem
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Chúa Giê-xu giáng sinh tại làng Bết-lê-hem, xứ Giu-đê, vào đời Vua Hê-rốt. Lúc ấy, có mấy nhà bác học từ Đông phương đến thủ đô Giê-ru-sa-lem, hỏi:
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - หลังจากพระเยซูประสูติที่เบธเลเฮมแคว้นยูเดียในสมัยของกษัตริย์เฮโรด มีโหราจารย์ จากตะวันออกมายังกรุงเยรูซาเล็ม
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - หลังจากที่พระเยซูได้ถือกำเนิดที่เมืองเบธเลเฮมในแคว้นยูเดีย ซึ่งเป็นสมัยของกษัตริย์เฮโรด ก็ได้มีพวกโหราจารย์จากทิศตะวันออกมายังเมืองเยรูซาเล็มกล่าวว่า

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Matthew 2:3 - When word of their inquiry got to Herod, he was terrified—and not Herod alone, but most of Jerusalem as well. Herod lost no time. He gathered all the high priests and religion scholars in the city together and asked, “Where is the Messiah supposed to be born?”
Matthew 2:19 - Later, when Herod died, God’s angel appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt: “Up, take the child and his mother and return to Israel. All those out to murder the child are dead.”
Isaiah 60:1 - “Get out of bed, Jerusalem! Wake up. Put your face in the sunlight. God’s bright glory has risen for you. The whole earth is wrapped in darkness, all people sunk in deep darkness, But God rises on you, his sunrise glory breaks over you. Nations will come to your light, kings to your sunburst brightness. Look up! Look around! Watch as they gather, watch as they approach you: Your sons coming from great distances, your daughters carried by their nannies. When you see them coming you’ll smile—big smiles! Your heart will swell and, yes, burst! All those people returning by sea for the reunion, a rich harvest of exiles gathered in from the nations! And then streams of camel caravans as far as the eye can see, young camels of nomads in Midian and Ephah, Pouring in from the south from Sheba, loaded with gold and frankincense, preaching the praises of God. And yes, a great roundup of flocks from the nomads in Kedar and Nebaioth, Welcome gifts for worship at my altar as I bathe my glorious Temple in splendor.
Isaiah 60:8 - “What’s that we see in the distance, a cloud on the horizon, like doves darkening the sky? It’s ships from the distant islands, the famous Tarshish ships Returning your children from faraway places, loaded with riches, with silver and gold, And backed by the name of your God, The Holy of Israel, showering you with splendor. Foreigners will rebuild your walls, and their kings assist you in the conduct of worship. When I was angry I hit you hard. It’s my desire now to be tender. Your Jerusalem gates will always be open —open house day and night!— Receiving deliveries of wealth from all nations, and their kings, the delivery boys! Any nation or kingdom that doesn’t deliver will perish; those nations will be totally wasted. The rich woods of Lebanon will be delivered —all that cypress and oak and pine— To give a splendid elegance to my Sanctuary, as I make my footstool glorious. The descendants of your oppressor will come bowing and scraping to you. All who looked down at you in contempt will lick your boots. They’ll confer a title on you: City of God, Zion of The Holy of Israel. Not long ago you were despised refuse— out-of-the-way, unvisited, ignored. But now I’ve put you on your feet, towering and grand forever, a joy to look at! When you suck the milk of nations and the breasts of royalty, You’ll know that I, God, am your Savior, your Redeemer, Champion of Jacob. I’ll give you only the best—no more hand-me-downs! Gold instead of bronze, silver instead of iron, bronze instead of wood, iron instead of stones. I’ll install Peace to run your country, make Righteousness your boss. There’ll be no more stories of crime in your land, no more robberies, no more vandalism. You’ll name your main street Salvation Way, and install Praise Park at the center of town. You’ll have no more need of the sun by day nor the brightness of the moon at night. God will be your eternal light, your God will bathe you in splendor. Your sun will never go down, your moon will never fade. I will be your eternal light. Your days of grieving are over. All your people will live right and well, in permanent possession of the land. They’re the green shoot that I planted, planted with my own hands to display my glory. The runt will become a great tribe, the weakling become a strong nation. I am God. At the right time I’ll make it happen.”
Haggai 2:6 - “This is what God-of-the-Angel-Armies said: ‘Before you know it, I will shake up sky and earth, ocean and fields. And I’ll shake down all the godless nations. They’ll bring bushels of wealth and I will fill this Temple with splendor.’ God-of-the-Angel-Armies says so.
Haggai 2:8 - ‘I own the silver, I own the gold.’ Decree of God-of-the-Angel-Armies.
Haggai 2:9 - “‘This Temple is going to end up far better than it started out, a glorious beginning but an even more glorious finish: a place in which I will hand out wholeness and holiness.’ Decree of God-of-the-Angel-Armies.” * * *
Matthew 2:5 - They told him, “Bethlehem, Judah territory. The prophet Micah wrote it plainly: It’s you, Bethlehem, in Judah’s land, no longer bringing up the rear. From you will come the leader who will shepherd-rule my people, my Israel.”
Luke 2:15 - As the angel choir withdrew into heaven, the shepherds talked it over. “Let’s get over to Bethlehem as fast as we can and see for ourselves what God has revealed to us.” They left, running, and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in the manger. Seeing was believing. They told everyone they met what the angels had said about this child. All who heard the shepherds were impressed.
Isaiah 11:10 - On that day, Jesse’s Root will be raised high, posted as a rallying banner for the peoples. The nations will all come to him. His headquarters will be glorious.
Psalms 72:9 - Foes will fall on their knees before God, his enemies lick the dust. Kings remote and legendary will pay homage, kings rich and resplendent will turn over their wealth. All kings will fall down and worship, and godless nations sign up to serve him, Because he rescues the poor at the first sign of need, the destitute who have run out of luck. He opens a place in his heart for the down-and-out, he restores the wretched of the earth. He frees them from tyranny and torture— when they bleed, he bleeds; when they die, he dies.
Daniel 9:24 - “‘Seventy sevens are set for your people and for your holy city to throttle rebellion, stop sin, wipe out crime, set things right forever, confirm what the prophet saw, and anoint The Holy of Holies.
Daniel 9:25 - “‘Here is what you must understand: From the time the word goes out to rebuild Jerusalem until the coming of the Anointed Leader, there will be seven sevens. The rebuilding will take sixty-two sevens, including building streets and digging a moat. Those will be rough times. After the sixty-two sevens, the Anointed Leader will be killed—the end of him. The city and Sanctuary will be laid in ruins by the army of the newly arriving leader. The end will come in a rush, like a flood. War will rage right up to the end, desolation the order of the day.
Luke 1:5 - During the rule of Herod, King of Judea, there was a priest assigned service in the regiment of Abijah. His name was Zachariah. His wife was descended from the daughters of Aaron. Her name was Elizabeth. Together they lived honorably before God, careful in keeping to the ways of the commandments and enjoying a clear conscience before God. But they were childless because Elizabeth could never conceive, and now they were quite old.
Luke 2:6 - While they were there, the time came for her to give birth. She gave birth to a son, her firstborn. She wrapped him in a blanket and laid him in a manger, because there was no room in the hostel.
Micah 5:2 - But you, Bethlehem, David’s country, the runt of the litter— From you will come the leader who will shepherd-rule Israel. He’ll be no upstart, no pretender. His family tree is ancient and distinguished. Meanwhile, Israel will be in foster homes until the birth pangs are over and the child is born, And the scattered brothers come back home to the family of Israel. He will stand tall in his shepherd-rule by God’s strength, centered in the majesty of God-Revealed. And the people will have a good and safe home, for the whole world will hold him in respect— Peacemaker of the world!

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交叉引用

The Message - After Jesus was born in Bethlehem village, Judah territory—this was during Herod’s kingship—a band of scholars arrived in Jerusalem from the East. They asked around, “Where can we find and pay homage to the newborn King of the Jews? We observed a star in the eastern sky that signaled his birth. We’re on pilgrimage to worship him.”
新标点和合本 - 当希律王的时候，耶稣生在犹太的伯利恒。有几个博士从东方来到耶路撒冷，说：
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 在希律作王的时候，耶稣生在犹太的伯利恒。有几个博学之士从东方来到耶路撒冷，说：
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 在希律作王的时候，耶稣生在犹太的伯利恒。有几个博学之士从东方来到耶路撒冷，说：
当代译本 - 希律王执政期间，耶稣降生在犹太的伯利恒城。当时有几位智者从东方来到耶路撒冷，
圣经新译本 - 希律王执政的时候，耶稣生在犹太的伯利恒。那时，有几个星象家﹙“星象家”或译：“智者。﹚从东方来到耶路撒冷，
中文标准译本 - 在希律王的那些日子里，耶稣诞生在犹太的伯利恒。当时，有几个博士从东方来到耶路撒冷。
现代标点和合本 - 当希律王的时候，耶稣生在犹太的伯利恒。有几个博士从东方来到耶路撒冷，说：
和合本（拼音版） - 当希律王的时候，耶稣生在犹太的伯利恒。有几个博士从东方来到耶路撒冷，说：
New International Version - After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem
New International Reader's Version - Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea. This happened while Herod was king of Judea. After Jesus’ birth, Wise Men from the east came to Jerusalem.
English Standard Version - Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem,
New Living Translation - Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the reign of King Herod. About that time some wise men from eastern lands arrived in Jerusalem, asking,
Christian Standard Bible - After Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of King Herod, wise men from the east arrived in Jerusalem,
New American Standard Bible - Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying,
New King James Version - Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem,
Amplified Bible - Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king (Herod the Great), magi (wise men) from the east came to Jerusalem, asking,
American Standard Version - Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judæa in the days of Herod the king, behold, Wise-men from the east came to Jerusalem, saying,
King James Version - Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem,
New English Translation - After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, in the time of King Herod, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem
World English Bible - Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of King Herod, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, saying,
新標點和合本 - 當希律王的時候，耶穌生在猶太的伯利恆。有幾個博士從東方來到耶路撒冷，說：
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 在希律作王的時候，耶穌生在猶太的伯利恆。有幾個博學之士從東方來到耶路撒冷，說：
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 在希律作王的時候，耶穌生在猶太的伯利恆。有幾個博學之士從東方來到耶路撒冷，說：
當代譯本 - 希律王執政期間，耶穌降生在猶太的伯利恆城。當時有幾位智者從東方來到耶路撒冷，
聖經新譯本 - 希律王執政的時候，耶穌生在猶太的伯利恆。那時，有幾個星象家﹙“星象家”或譯：“智者。﹚從東方來到耶路撒冷，
呂振中譯本 - 當希律王的日子、耶穌生在猶太的伯利恆，有幾個東方的占星家到了耶路撒冷
中文標準譯本 - 在希律王的那些日子裡，耶穌誕生在猶太的伯利恆。當時，有幾個博士從東方來到耶路撒冷。
現代標點和合本 - 當希律王的時候，耶穌生在猶太的伯利恆。有幾個博士從東方來到耶路撒冷，說：
文理和合譯本 - 希律王時、耶穌既生於猶太之伯利恆、有博士數人、自東方至耶路撒冷、
文理委辦譯本 - 希律王時、耶穌既生於猶太伯利恆、有博士數人、自東方至耶路撒冷、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 當希律王時、耶穌生於猶太之伯利恆、有博士數人、自東方至耶路撒冷、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 希祿在位之日、耶穌誕生於猶太百利恆郡。有哲士數人、自東方來至耶路撒冷而訪曰：
Nueva Versión Internacional - Después de que Jesús nació en Belén de Judea en tiempos del rey Herodes, llegaron a Jerusalén unos sabios procedentes del Oriente.
현대인의 성경 - 예수님은 헤롯왕 때 유대 베들레헴에서 태어나셨다. 그때 동방에서 박사들이 예루살렘에 찾아와서
Новый Русский Перевод - Иисус родился в иудейском городе Вифлееме во времена правления царя Ирода . После рождения Иисуса в Иерусалим пришли мудрецы с востока.
Восточный перевод - Иса родился в иудейском городе Вифлееме во времена правления царя Ирода . После рождения Исы в Иерусалим пришли мудрецы с востока . Они спрашивали людей:
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - Иса родился в иудейском городе Вифлееме во времена правления царя Ирода . После рождения Исы в Иерусалим пришли мудрецы с востока . Они спрашивали людей:
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - Исо родился в иудейском городе Вифлееме во времена правления царя Ирода . После рождения Исо в Иерусалим пришли мудрецы с востока . Они спрашивали людей:
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Jésus était né à Bethléhem en Judée, sous le règne du roi Hérode . Or, des mages venant de l’Orient arrivèrent à Jérusalem.
リビングバイブル - イエスはヘロデ大王の時代に、ユダヤのベツレヘムの町でお生まれになりました。そのころ、天文学者たちが、東の国からはるばるエルサレムへやって来て、こう尋ねました。
Nestle Aland 28 - Τοῦ δὲ Ἰησοῦ γεννηθέντος ἐν Βηθλέεμ τῆς Ἰουδαίας ἐν ἡμέραις Ἡρῴδου τοῦ βασιλέως, ἰδοὺ μάγοι ἀπὸ ἀνατολῶν παρεγένοντο εἰς Ἱεροσόλυμα
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - τοῦ δὲ Ἰησοῦ γεννηθέντος ἐν Βηθλέεμ τῆς Ἰουδαίας ἐν ἡμέραις Ἡρῴδου τοῦ βασιλέως, ἰδοὺ, μάγοι ἀπὸ ἀνατολῶν παρεγένοντο εἰς Ἱεροσόλυμα
Nova Versão Internacional - Depois que Jesus nasceu em Belém da Judeia, nos dias do rei Herodes, magos vindos do oriente chegaram a Jerusalém
Hoffnung für alle - Jesus wurde in Bethlehem geboren, einer Stadt in Judäa. Herodes war damals König. Da kamen einige Sterndeuter aus einem Land im Osten nach Jerusalem
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Chúa Giê-xu giáng sinh tại làng Bết-lê-hem, xứ Giu-đê, vào đời Vua Hê-rốt. Lúc ấy, có mấy nhà bác học từ Đông phương đến thủ đô Giê-ru-sa-lem, hỏi:
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - หลังจากพระเยซูประสูติที่เบธเลเฮมแคว้นยูเดียในสมัยของกษัตริย์เฮโรด มีโหราจารย์ จากตะวันออกมายังกรุงเยรูซาเล็ม
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - หลังจากที่พระเยซูได้ถือกำเนิดที่เมืองเบธเลเฮมในแคว้นยูเดีย ซึ่งเป็นสมัยของกษัตริย์เฮโรด ก็ได้มีพวกโหราจารย์จากทิศตะวันออกมายังเมืองเยรูซาเล็มกล่าวว่า

Matthew 2:3 - When word of their inquiry got to Herod, he was terrified—and not Herod alone, but most of Jerusalem as well. Herod lost no time. He gathered all the high priests and religion scholars in the city together and asked, “Where is the Messiah supposed to be born?”
Matthew 2:19 - Later, when Herod died, God’s angel appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt: “Up, take the child and his mother and return to Israel. All those out to murder the child are dead.”
Isaiah 60:1 - “Get out of bed, Jerusalem! Wake up. Put your face in the sunlight. God’s bright glory has risen for you. The whole earth is wrapped in darkness, all people sunk in deep darkness, But God rises on you, his sunrise glory breaks over you. Nations will come to your light, kings to your sunburst brightness. Look up! Look around! Watch as they gather, watch as they approach you: Your sons coming from great distances, your daughters carried by their nannies. When you see them coming you’ll smile—big smiles! Your heart will swell and, yes, burst! All those people returning by sea for the reunion, a rich harvest of exiles gathered in from the nations! And then streams of camel caravans as far as the eye can see, young camels of nomads in Midian and Ephah, Pouring in from the south from Sheba, loaded with gold and frankincense, preaching the praises of God. And yes, a great roundup of flocks from the nomads in Kedar and Nebaioth, Welcome gifts for worship at my altar as I bathe my glorious Temple in splendor.
Isaiah 60:8 - “What’s that we see in the distance, a cloud on the horizon, like doves darkening the sky? It’s ships from the distant islands, the famous Tarshish ships Returning your children from faraway places, loaded with riches, with silver and gold, And backed by the name of your God, The Holy of Israel, showering you with splendor. Foreigners will rebuild your walls, and their kings assist you in the conduct of worship. When I was angry I hit you hard. It’s my desire now to be tender. Your Jerusalem gates will always be open —open house day and night!— Receiving deliveries of wealth from all nations, and their kings, the delivery boys! Any nation or kingdom that doesn’t deliver will perish; those nations will be totally wasted. The rich woods of Lebanon will be delivered —all that cypress and oak and pine— To give a splendid elegance to my Sanctuary, as I make my footstool glorious. The descendants of your oppressor will come bowing and scraping to you. All who looked down at you in contempt will lick your boots. They’ll confer a title on you: City of God, Zion of The Holy of Israel. Not long ago you were despised refuse— out-of-the-way, unvisited, ignored. But now I’ve put you on your feet, towering and grand forever, a joy to look at! When you suck the milk of nations and the breasts of royalty, You’ll know that I, God, am your Savior, your Redeemer, Champion of Jacob. I’ll give you only the best—no more hand-me-downs! Gold instead of bronze, silver instead of iron, bronze instead of wood, iron instead of stones. I’ll install Peace to run your country, make Righteousness your boss. There’ll be no more stories of crime in your land, no more robberies, no more vandalism. You’ll name your main street Salvation Way, and install Praise Park at the center of town. You’ll have no more need of the sun by day nor the brightness of the moon at night. God will be your eternal light, your God will bathe you in splendor. Your sun will never go down, your moon will never fade. I will be your eternal light. Your days of grieving are over. All your people will live right and well, in permanent possession of the land. They’re the green shoot that I planted, planted with my own hands to display my glory. The runt will become a great tribe, the weakling become a strong nation. I am God. At the right time I’ll make it happen.”
Haggai 2:6 - “This is what God-of-the-Angel-Armies said: ‘Before you know it, I will shake up sky and earth, ocean and fields. And I’ll shake down all the godless nations. They’ll bring bushels of wealth and I will fill this Temple with splendor.’ God-of-the-Angel-Armies says so.
Haggai 2:8 - ‘I own the silver, I own the gold.’ Decree of God-of-the-Angel-Armies.
Haggai 2:9 - “‘This Temple is going to end up far better than it started out, a glorious beginning but an even more glorious finish: a place in which I will hand out wholeness and holiness.’ Decree of God-of-the-Angel-Armies.” * * *
Matthew 2:5 - They told him, “Bethlehem, Judah territory. The prophet Micah wrote it plainly: It’s you, Bethlehem, in Judah’s land, no longer bringing up the rear. From you will come the leader who will shepherd-rule my people, my Israel.”
Luke 2:15 - As the angel choir withdrew into heaven, the shepherds talked it over. “Let’s get over to Bethlehem as fast as we can and see for ourselves what God has revealed to us.” They left, running, and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in the manger. Seeing was believing. They told everyone they met what the angels had said about this child. All who heard the shepherds were impressed.
Isaiah 11:10 - On that day, Jesse’s Root will be raised high, posted as a rallying banner for the peoples. The nations will all come to him. His headquarters will be glorious.
Psalms 72:9 - Foes will fall on their knees before God, his enemies lick the dust. Kings remote and legendary will pay homage, kings rich and resplendent will turn over their wealth. All kings will fall down and worship, and godless nations sign up to serve him, Because he rescues the poor at the first sign of need, the destitute who have run out of luck. He opens a place in his heart for the down-and-out, he restores the wretched of the earth. He frees them from tyranny and torture— when they bleed, he bleeds; when they die, he dies.
Daniel 9:24 - “‘Seventy sevens are set for your people and for your holy city to throttle rebellion, stop sin, wipe out crime, set things right forever, confirm what the prophet saw, and anoint The Holy of Holies.
Daniel 9:25 - “‘Here is what you must understand: From the time the word goes out to rebuild Jerusalem until the coming of the Anointed Leader, there will be seven sevens. The rebuilding will take sixty-two sevens, including building streets and digging a moat. Those will be rough times. After the sixty-two sevens, the Anointed Leader will be killed—the end of him. The city and Sanctuary will be laid in ruins by the army of the newly arriving leader. The end will come in a rush, like a flood. War will rage right up to the end, desolation the order of the day.
Luke 1:5 - During the rule of Herod, King of Judea, there was a priest assigned service in the regiment of Abijah. His name was Zachariah. His wife was descended from the daughters of Aaron. Her name was Elizabeth. Together they lived honorably before God, careful in keeping to the ways of the commandments and enjoying a clear conscience before God. But they were childless because Elizabeth could never conceive, and now they were quite old.
Luke 2:6 - While they were there, the time came for her to give birth. She gave birth to a son, her firstborn. She wrapped him in a blanket and laid him in a manger, because there was no room in the hostel.
Micah 5:2 - But you, Bethlehem, David’s country, the runt of the litter— From you will come the leader who will shepherd-rule Israel. He’ll be no upstart, no pretender. His family tree is ancient and distinguished. Meanwhile, Israel will be in foster homes until the birth pangs are over and the child is born, And the scattered brothers come back home to the family of Israel. He will stand tall in his shepherd-rule by God’s strength, centered in the majesty of God-Revealed. And the people will have a good and safe home, for the whole world will hold him in respect— Peacemaker of the world!