When King Herod heard this, he was greatly troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. Matthew 2:3 NABRE At the birth of Jesus Magi come from the east to pay homage to the new born King. These Magi travel past the palace of King Herod and ask for directions to the…
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and said to his servants, “This man is John the Baptist. He has been raised from the dead; that is why mighty powers are at work in him.” Matthew 14:2 NABRE Matthew provides a flashback story about the execution of John the Baptist. Herod Antipas a ruler of the area…
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And you, Bethlehem, land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; since from you shall come a ruler, who is to shepherd my people Israel. Matthew 2:6 NABRE This second chapter of Matthew’s gospel introduces two contrasting views to the coming of the Messiah. Gentile…
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