Matthew 2:10 akjv — When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy. ¶

American King James Version

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

— Matthew 2:10, American King James Version

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Matthew 2 — Context

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

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

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When they had heard the king, they departed; and, see, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was.

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

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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 to him gifts; gold, and frankincense and myrrh.

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

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And when they were departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appears to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and be you there until I bring you word: for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him.

Matthew 2:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 2:10 say?
Matthew 2:10 in the American King James Version reads: “When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy. ¶ ”
Where is Matthew 2:10 in the Bible?
Matthew 2:10 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 2, verse 10.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 2:10.
What translation should I read Matthew 2:10 in?
Matthew 2:10 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Matthew 2:10?
Matthew 2:10 reads (AKJV): “When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy. ¶ ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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