The Wise Men Visit Jesus

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Magi from the east come to Jerusalem during Herod’s reign seeking the child born king of the Jews. After learning that the Christ would be born in Bethlehem, they leave Jerusalem, are guided by the star to the place where Jesus is, worship him, and present gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they go back to their country by another route.

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Magi from the east follow a star toward the place where Jesus is and rejoice when the star rests over the house.

Following the Star to Jesus

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Magi from the east bow before Jesus, who is with Mary his mother inside a house, while gold, frankincense, and myrrh are presented.

The Magi Worship Jesus

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Magi from the east present gold, frankincense, and myrrh to Jesus in a house while Mary, Jesus’s mother, stands nearby.

Treasures for the Child

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Magi from the east arrive in Jerusalem and seek the child born king of the Jews, telling Herod they saw his star and came to worship him.

Seeking the Child Born King

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Herod the king asks the chief priests and scribes in Jerusalem where the Christ is to be born, and they answer Bethlehem in Judea.

The Answer About Bethlehem

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Herod the king secretly speaking with Magi from the east and sending them to Bethlehem to search for the child after learning when they saw the star.

Herod Sends Them to Bethlehem

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Magi from the east returning to their country by another way after being warned in a dream not to return to Herod.

Returning by Another Way

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