Matthew 2:10

“When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.”

"When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy." - Matthew 2:10
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What does Matthew 2:10 mean?

Matthew 2:10 (KJV) states, "When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy." This verse is part of the story of the wise men who traveled to see the newborn Jesus after following a star in the sky. This particular verse captures the moment of joy and celebration…

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Joy in the Presence of the Star: A Journey of the Heart

In the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 2, verse 10, we read the poignant words: "When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy." This verse serves as a beautiful reminder of the pure, unadulterated joy that often greets divine revelation. The Magi, or wise men, were…

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A Prayer of Exuberant Joy in the Light of His Star

O Heavenly Father, We come before You today, hearts overflowing with gratitude, as we reflect upon the joy that surrounds Your presence, much like the shepherds and wise men who rejoiced when they beheld the star that signaled the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Your…

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Matthew 2:10 - "When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy."
Matthew 2:10-11. Depict the magi learning of the birth of Jesus and following the star
"When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy." - Matthew 2:10
Matthew 2:10-11 - "When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh."
"When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh." - Matthew 2:10-11
Matthew 10:2…Matthew 10:2 These are the names of the twelve apostles: first, Simon (who is called Peter) and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and his brother John
Matthew 10:2-4…Matthew 10:2-4 New International Version 2 These are the names of the twelve apostles: first, Simon (who is called Peter) and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and his brother John; 3 Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus; 4 Simon the Zealot and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed him.
Matthew 10:2-4…Matthew 10:2-4 New International Version 2 These are the names of the twelve apostles: first, Simon (who is called Peter) and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and his brother John; 3 Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus; 4 Simon the Zealot and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed him.
Matthew 10:2 - "Now the names of the twelve apostles are these; The first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother;"
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Matthew 10:3 - "Philip, and Bartholomew; Thomas, and Matthew the publican; James the son of Alphaeus, and Lebbaeus, whose surname was Thaddaeus;"
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Matthew 2:9-10 - "After they had heard the king, they went on their way, and the star they had seen when it rose went ahead of them until it stopped over the place where the child was. When they saw the star, they were overjoyed."
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Matthew 10:12 - "And when ye come into an house, salute it."
Matthew 14:10 - "And he sent, and beheaded John in the prison."
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Matthew 10:6 - "But go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel."
Matthew 10:36 - "And a man's foes shall be they of his own household."