Matthew 2:20 cpdv — saying: “Rise up, and take the boy and his mother, and go into the land of Israel. For those who were seeking the life…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"saying: “Rise up, and take the boy and his mother, and go into the land of Israel. For those who were seeking the life of the boy have passed away.” "

— Matthew 2:20, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Matthew 2 — Context

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Then what was spoken through the prophet Jeremiah was fulfilled, saying:

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“A voice has been heard in Ramah, great weeping and wailing: Rachel crying for her sons. And she was not willing to be consoled, because they were no more.”

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Then, when Herod had passed away, behold, an Angel of the Lord appeared in sleep to Joseph in Egypt,

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saying: “Rise up, and take the boy and his mother, and go into the land of Israel. For those who were seeking the life of the boy have passed away.”

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And rising up, he took the boy and his mother, and he went into the land of Israel.

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Then, hearing that Archelaus reigned in Judea in place of his father Herod, he was afraid to go there. And being warned in sleep, he withdrew into parts of Galilee.

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And arriving, he lived in a city which is called Nazareth, in order to fulfill what was spoken through the prophets: “For he shall be called a Nazarene.”

Matthew 2:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 2:20 say?
Matthew 2:20 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “saying: “Rise up, and take the boy and his mother, and go into the land of Israel. For those who were seeking the life of the boy have passed away.” ”
Where is Matthew 2:20 in the Bible?
Matthew 2:20 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 2, verse 20.
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 2:20.
What translation should I read Matthew 2:20 in?
Matthew 2:20 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 2:20?
Matthew 2:20 reads (CPDV): “saying: “Rise up, and take the boy and his mother, and go into the land of Israel. For those who were seeking the life of the boy have passed away.” ” 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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