Matthew 2:14 net — Then he got up, took the child and his mother during the night, and went to Egypt.

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"Then he got up, took the child and his mother during the night, and went to Egypt."

— Matthew 2:14, NET Bible

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Matthew 2 — Context

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As they came into the house and saw the child with Mary his mother, they bowed down and worshiped him. They opened their treasure boxes and gave him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

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After being warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they went back by another route to their own country.

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The Escape to Egypt After they had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said,“Get up, take the child and his mother and flee to Egypt, and stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to look for the child to kill him.”

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Then he got up, took the child and his mother during the night, and went to Egypt.

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He stayed there until Herod died. In this way what was spoken by the Lord through the prophet was fulfilled:“I called my Son out of Egypt.”

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When Herod saw that he had been tricked by the wise men, he became enraged. He sent men to kill all the children in Bethlehem and throughout the surrounding region from the age of two and under, according to the time he had learned from the wise men.

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Then what was spoken by Jeremiah the prophet was fulfilled:

Matthew 2:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 2:14 say?
Matthew 2:14 in the NET Bible reads: “Then he got up, took the child and his mother during the night, and went to Egypt.”
Where is Matthew 2:14 in the Bible?
Matthew 2:14 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 2, verse 14.
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 2:14.
What translation should I read Matthew 2:14 in?
Matthew 2:14 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 2:14?
Matthew 2:14 reads (NET): “Then he got up, took the child and his mother during the night, and went to Egypt.” 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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