Matthew 2:20 net — saying,“Get up, take the child and his mother, and go to the land of Israel, for those who were seeking the child’s lif…

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"saying,“Get up, take the child and his mother, and go to the land of Israel, for those who were seeking the child’s life are dead.”"

— Matthew 2:20, NET Bible

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Matthew 2 — Context

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Then what was spoken by Jeremiah the prophet was fulfilled:

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“A voice was heard in Ramah, weeping and loud wailing, Rachel weeping for her children, and she did not want to be comforted, because they were gone.”

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The Return to Nazareth After Herod had died, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt

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saying,“Get up, take the child and his mother, and go to the land of Israel, for those who were seeking the child’s life are dead.”

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So he got up and took the child and his mother and returned to the land of Israel.

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But when he heard that Archelaus was reigning over Judea in place of his father Herod, he was afraid to go there. After being warned in a dream, he went to the regions of Galilee.

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He came to a town called Nazareth and lived there. Then what had been spoken by the prophets was fulfilled, that Jesus would 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 NET Bible reads: “saying,“Get up, take the child and his mother, and go to the land of Israel, for those who were seeking the child’s life are dead.””
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 (NET): “saying,“Get up, take the child and his mother, and go to the land of Israel, for those who were seeking the child’s life are dead.”” 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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