Matthew 2:16
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King James Version (modern wording)
Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding angry, and sent forth, and slew all the children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the coasts thereof, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had diligently enquired of the wise men.
Matthew 2:16 (KJV)
American Standard Version
Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the Wise-men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the male children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the borders thereof, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had exactly learned of the Wise-men.
Matthew 2:16 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
When Herod saw that he had been outwitted by the Magi, he was filled with rage. Sending orders, he put to death all the boys in Bethlehem and its vicinity who were two years old and under, according to the time he had learned from the Magi.
Matthew 2:16 (BSB)
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What does Matthew 2:16 say?
Matthew 2:16 in modern King James wording reads: "Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding angry, and sent forth, and slew all the children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the coasts thereof, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had diligently enquired of the wise men."
Where is Matthew 2:16 found in the Bible?
Matthew 2:16 is verse 16 of chapter 2 of the book of Matthew, in the New Testament. Matthew has 28 chapters.
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