Matthew 2:6

Matthew 2:6 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

6“ ‘But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah,
are by no means least among the rulers of Judah;
for out of you will come a ruler
who will shepherd my people Israel.’2:6 Micah 5:2,4”

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

6‘And you, Bethlehem, land of Judah,
Are by no means least among the leaders of Judah;
For from you will come forth a Ruler
Who will shepherd My people Israel.’ ”

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

6‘And you, Bethlehem, land of Judah,
Are by no means least among the leaders of Judah;
For out of you shall come forth a Ruler
Who will shepherd My people Israel.’ ”

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

6‘And you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah,
are not in any way least among the leaders of Judah;
For from you shall come a Ruler
Who will shepherd My people Israel.’ ” [Mic 5:2]

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

6‘But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah,
are by no means least among the rulers of Judah,
for out of you will come a ruler
who will be the shepherd of My people Israel.’2:6 Micah 5:2; see also 2 Samuel 5:2.”

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

6“ ‘But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah,
are certainly not the least important among the towns of Judah.
A ruler will come out of you.
He will rule my people Israel like a shepherd.’ ” (Micah 5:2)

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