^{1 Ref} Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men{The word for "wise men" (magoi) can also mean teachers, priests, physicians, astrologers, seers, interpreters of dreams, or sorcerers.} from the east came to Jerusalem, saying,

^{2 Ref} "Where is he who is born King of the Jews? For we saw his star in the east, and have come to worship him."

^{3 Ref} When Herod the king heard it, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him.

^{4 Ref} Gathering together all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he asked them where the Christ would be born.

^{5 Ref} They said to him, "In Bethlehem of Judea, for thus it is written through the prophet,

^{6 Ref} '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.'"