World English Bible
"They said to him, "In Bethlehem of Judea, for this is written through the prophet,"
— Matthew 2:5, World English Bible
“And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judea: for thus it is written by the prophet,”
“And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judæa: for thus it is written through the prophet, ”
““In Bethlehem of Judea,” they said,“for it is written this way by the prophet:”
“But they said to him: In Bethlehem of Juda. For so it is written by the prophet:”
“And they said to him, In Beth-lehem of Judaea; for so it is said in the writings of the prophet,”
“And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judea: for thus it is written by the prophet,”
"Where is he who is born King of the Jews? For we saw his star in the east, and have come to worship him."
When King Herod heard it, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him.
Gathering together all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he asked them where the Christ would be born.
They said to him, "In Bethlehem of Judea, for this is written through the prophet,
'You Bethlehem, land of Judah, are in no way least among the princes of Judah: for out of you shall come forth a governor, who shall shepherd my people, Israel.'"
Then Herod secretly called the wise men, and learned from them exactly what time the star appeared.
He sent them to Bethlehem, and said, "Go and search diligently for the young child. When you have found him, bring me word, so that I also may come and worship him."