"Where is the new-born King of the Jews? For we have seen his star in the East, and are come to worship him."

Thereupon Herod sent secretly for the Magi, and found out from them the time when the star appeared.

The Magi listened to the king, and went on their way, and lo! the star which they had seen in the east led them until it came and stood over the place where the young child was.

And when they saw the star, they rejoiced with great gladness.

"Into whatever city or town you enter, inquire for some worthy person there, and stay with him until you leave.

and he said to them. "My soul is an anguish, even unto death! Stay here, and keep watch with me."