Joseph and Mary take Jesus to Egypt - Matthew 2:13-15 (New American Standard® Bible)

So Joseph got up and took the Child and His mother while it was still night, and left for Egypt.

He remained there until the death of Herod. This was to fulfill what had been spoken by the Lord through the prophet: "OUT OF EGYPT I CALLED MY SON."

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• John the Baptist is Born - Luke 1:57-80
• An Angel Visits Joseph - Matthew 1:18-25
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• Wise Men from the East Come to Worship Jesus - Matthew 2:1-12
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• Herod Tries to Kill the Infant Jesus - Matthew 2:16-18
• Joseph, Mary, and Jesus Move to Nazareth - Matthew 2:19-23