And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh.
When they finally made it to the house, they saw the little boy with his mom Mary. They immediately dropped to their knees and worshipped him. Then they opened up their treasure chests and gave him the most expensive gifts they had, gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
The wise men knew they were meeting royalty, so they brought their absolute best.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of Matthew, written in the first century AD, this verse recounts the visit of the Magi, wise men from the East, who followed a star to find and worship the young Jesus, indicating that some time had passed since his birth in Bethlehem. This event highlights the cultural practice of offering valuable gifts to royalty, as the Magi presented gold, frankincense, and myrrh to symbolize Jesus' kingship, divinity, and future suffering. It fits into the broader biblical narrative of Jesus' early life, emphasizing how even Gentiles recognized him as the Messiah.
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