King James Version
And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, art not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come a Governor, that shall rule my people Israel.(Matthew 2:6)
Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, enquired of them diligently what time the star appeared.(Matthew 2:7)
And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Go and search diligently for the young child; and when ye have found him, bring me word again, that I may come and worship him also.(Matthew 2:8)
When they had heard the king, they departed; and, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was.
When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.(Matthew 2:10)
And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense and myrrh.(Matthew 2:11)
And being warned of God in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed into their own country another way.(Matthew 2:12)

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Matthew 2:9 - Cross Reference

We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts: (2 Peter 1:19)
I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me. (Proverbs 8:17)
My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee; (Proverbs 2:1)
Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him. (Matthew 2:2)
What man is he that feareth the LORD? him shall he teach in the way that he shall choose. (Psalm 25:12)