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He inquired of them where the Christ should be born (επυνθανετο παρ' αυτων που ο Χριστος γεννατα). The prophetic present (γεννατα)…
Albert Barnes
AlbertBarnes
The Chief Priests. By the chief priests here are meant not only the high priest and his deputy, but also the heads or chiefs of t…
Charles Ellicott
CharlesEllicott
The chief priests and scribes — The chief priests were likely the heads of the twenty-four courses into which the sons of Aaron we…
Charles Spurgeon
CharlesSpurgeon
And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he demanded of them where Christ should be born.
Church Fathers
ChurchFathers
St. Augustine of Hippo: As the Magi seek a Redeemer, so Herod fears a successor.
Glossa Ordinaria: "…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
Expositor'sBible Commentary
All the chief priests and teachers of the law (i.e., those who served as leaders of the Jews) who were living in Jerusalem were quickly consulted. …
John Calvin
JohnCalvin
Having assembled the priests—Although deep silence prevailed concerning Christ in Herod's Hall, yet, as soon as the Magi spoke of…
John Gill
JohnGill
And when he has gathered all the chief priests
Here we have an account of Herod's conduct at this juncture; he calls…
Matthew Henry
MatthewHenry
Those who live at the greatest distance from the means of grace often use the most diligence, and learn the most about Christ and His salvation. Bu…
Thomas Aquinas
ThomasAquinas
Christ’s birth having been announced by the Wise Men, King Herod here inquires about the place of the birth. Three things are presented:
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A.T. Robertson
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