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.

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

(B)“Therefore I will praise you among the Gentiles,
    and sing to your name.”

10 And again it is said,

(C)“Rejoice, O Gentiles, with his people.”

11 And again,

(D)“Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles,
    and let all the peoples extol him.”

12 And again Isaiah says,

(E)(F)“The root of Jesse will come,
    even he who arises to rule the Gentiles;
(G)in him will the Gentiles hope.”

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The Righteous Reign of the Branch

11 There shall come forth a shoot from the stump of (A)Jesse,
    and a branch from his roots shall bear fruit.

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32 (A)a light for revelation to the Gentiles,
    and (B)for glory to (C)your people Israel.”

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The Visit of the Wise Men

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, 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.”

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Footnotes

  1. Matthew 2:1 Greek magi; also verses 7, 16
  2. Matthew 2:2 Or in the east; also verse 9

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

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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.”

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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.”

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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,

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14 And (A)as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man (B)be lifted up, 15 that whoever believes (C)in him (D)may have eternal life.[a]

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Footnotes

  1. John 3:15 Some interpreters hold that the quotation ends at verse 15

21     (A)and in his name the Gentiles will hope.”

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17 (A)And the effect of righteousness will be peace,
    and the result of righteousness, quietness and trust[a] forever.
18 My people will abide in a peaceful habitation,
    in secure dwellings, and in quiet resting places.

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Footnotes

  1. Isaiah 32:17 Or security

16 (A)“I, Jesus, have sent my angel to testify to you about these things (B)for the churches. I am (C)the root and (D)the descendant of David, (E)the bright morning star.”

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