Matthew 2 is the second chapter of the Gospel of Matthew in the New Testament. It describes the events after the birth of Jesus. The first section deals with the visit of the magi and the attempt by King Herod to kill the infant messiah. The second portion deals with Jesus' Flight into Egypt, and his later return to Nazareth.
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“These last worked only one hour, and you have made them equal to us who have borne the burden of the day and the scorching heat.”
—Bible: New Testament, Matthew 20:12.
“Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me.’”
—Bible: New Testament, Matthew 25:40.