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Matthew 2:15

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KJV ORIGINAL

And was there until the death of Herod: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, Out of Egypt have I called my son.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Jesus stayed in Egypt until Herod died. This actually fulfilled what God had spoken through one of the prophets way back: 'I called my son out of Egypt.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Even as a baby, Jesus was already walking out God's ancient plan perfectly.

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