Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of King Herod, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, saying, “Where is he who is born King of the Jews? For we saw his star in the east, and have come to worship him.” | After Jesus had been born in Bethlehem of Judea during the reign of King Herod, wise men traveled from the east and arrived in Jerusalem, inquiring, “Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw the rising of his star, and we have come to pay him homage.” |
The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, like an unscalable wall in his own imagination. | The wealth of a rich man is his stronghold; he regards it as a high wall that cannot be scaled. |
I will magnify myself and sanctify myself, and I will make myself known in the eyes of many nations. Then they will know that I am Yahweh. | I will, thereby, display my greatness and my holiness and make myself known to many nations. Then they will know that I am the Lord. |