Matt.2.6

Matthew 2:6

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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.

The Pilgrimage of the Magi

Cross References

1 Chronicles 5:2

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For Judah prevailed above his brethren, and of him came the chief ruler; but the birthright was Joseph’s:)

The Descendants of Reuben

Genealogy from Reuben

Ezra 2:21

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The children of Beth-lehem, an hundred twenty and three.

The List of Returning Exiles

Number of Those Returning

Micah 5:2

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But thou, Beth-lehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting.

A Ruler from Bethlehem

Birth of the King in Bethlehem

John 7:42

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Hath not the scripture said, That Christ cometh of the seed of David, and out of the town of Bethlehem, where David was?

Division over Jesus

Division of People over Jesus

John 21:16

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He saith to him again the second time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my sheep.

Jesus and Peter

The Love Motivation

Hebrews 7:14

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For it is evident that our Lord sprang out of Juda; of which tribe Moses spake nothing concerning priesthood.

A Superior Priesthood

Melchizedek’s Priesthood Like Christ’s

Revelation 7:17

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For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.