Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, in the days of Herod the king, behold wise men came from the East to Jerusalem, saying, Where is he that is born king of the Jews?

Then Herod, having privately called the wise men, inquired of them with great exactness, at what time the star appeared:

Then Herod, seeing that he was deluded by the wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sending forth, slew all the male children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the confines thereof, from two years old and under; according to the time which he had exactly inquired of the wise men.

Wherefore behold I send to you prophets, and wise-men, and scribes; and some of them ye will kill and crucify, and some of them ye will scourge in your synagogues, and persecute from city to city:

Behold your calling brethren: that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble are called:

Wherefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry. I speak as to wise men; judge ye what I say.

not as fools, but as wise men, Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.

Not with eye-service, as men-pleasers, but as servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart,

Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eye-service, as men-pleasers, but in singleness of heart, fearing God.

Mind not high, but condescend to low things. Be not wise in your own conceit. Render to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

For your obedience is come abroad unto all men. I rejoice therefore on your behalf; but I would have you wise with regard to that which is good, and simple with regard to that which is evil.