¹⁰ In that day ^(A)the root of ^(B)Jesse, who shall stand as ^(C)a signal for the peoples—of him shall the nations inquire, and his resting place shall be glorious.

⁹ and in order ^(A)that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy. As it is written,

¹⁰ And again it is said,

¹¹ And again,

¹² And again Isaiah says,

The Righteous Reign of the Branch

The Visit of the Wise Men

2 Now ^(A)after Jesus was born in ^(B)Bethlehem of Judea ^(C)in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men^[a] from ^(D)the east came to Jerusalem, ² saying, “Where is he who has been born ^(E)king of the Jews? For we saw ^(F)his star when it rose^[b] and have come to ^(G)worship him.”

³² And I, ^(A)when I am lifted up from the earth, ^(B)will draw ^(C)all people to myself.”

¹⁸ When they heard these things they fell silent. And they ^(A)glorified God, saying, ^(B)“Then to the Gentiles also God has ^(C)granted ^(D)repentance that leads to life.”

^28 (A)Come to ^(B)me, all who labor and are ^(C)heavy laden, and I will give you rest. ²⁹ Take my yoke upon you, and ^(D)learn from me, for I am ^(E)gentle and lowly in heart, and ^(F)you will find rest for your souls. ³⁰ For ^(G)my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”

¹¹ I tell you, ^(A)many will come from east and west and recline at table with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven,