Matthew 2:10

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

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations

When they saw the Starre, they reioyced with exceeding great ioy.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

And when they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.
- American Standard Version (1901)

And when they saw the star they were full of joy.
- Basic English Bible

And when they saw the star they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.
- Darby Bible

When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.
- Webster's Bible

When they saw the star, the sight filled them with intense joy.
- Weymouth Bible

When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceedingly great joy.
- World English Bible

And thei siyen the sterre, and ioyeden with a ful greet ioye.
- Wycliffe Bible

And having seen the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy,
- Youngs Literal Bible

Bible commentary

Wesley's Notes for Matthew 2:10


2:10 Seeing the star - Standing over where the child was.


People's Bible Notes for Matthew 2:10


Mt 2:10 And when they saw the star. This language shows that for a time, at least, they had not seen the star until they left Jerusalem for Bethlehem. Its reappearance caused them great rejoicing, because it showed them that their quest was not in vain.

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