Previous

Matthew 2:22

Matthew 2:23-1964 bbe — And he came and was living in a town named Nazareth: so that the word of the prophets might come true, He will be named…

Bible in Basic English

"And he came and was living in a town named Nazareth: so that the word of the prophets might come true, He will be named a Nazarene."

— Matthew 2:23-1964, Bible in Basic English

Read in Another Translation

5 of 21 translations

Matthew 2:23-1964 in Other Translations

6 versions All translations

Matthew 2 — Context

20

Saying, Get up and take the young child and his mother, and go into the land of Israel: because they who were attempting to take the young child's life are dead.

21

And he got up, and took the young child and his mother, and came into the land of Israel.

22

But when it came to his ears that Archelaus was ruling over Judaea in the place of his father Herod, he was in fear of going there; and God having given him news of the danger in a dream, he went out of the way into the country parts of Galilee.

23

And he came and was living in a town named Nazareth: so that the word of the prophets might come true, He will be named a Nazarene.

Matthew 2:23-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Matthew 2:23-1964 say?
Matthew 2:23-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And he came and was living in a town named Nazareth: so that the word of the prophets might come true, He will be named a Nazarene.”
Where is Matthew 2:23-1964 in the Bible?
Matthew 2:23-1964 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 2, verses 23–1964.
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 2:23-1964.
What translation should I read Matthew 2:23-1964 in?
Matthew 2:23-1964 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 2:23-1964?
Matthew 2:23-1964 reads (BBE): “And he came and was living in a town named Nazareth: so that the word of the prophets might come true, He will be named a Nazarene.” 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.
GodsGoodBook logo

GodsGoodBook

Making God's Word accessible to everyone

Experience the Bible like never before with multiple translations, powerful search tools, and features to make God's Word personal to you. Completely free, forever.

Features

15+ Bible Translations
Powerful Search Tools
Highlight & Annotate
Share Verses
100% Free Forever
© 2025 GodsGoodBookVersion 1.8.2