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Matthew 2:13,19,22 - Compare All Versions

Matthew 2:13 NIV (New International Version)

When they had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. “Get up,” he said, “take the child and his mother and escape to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to search for the child to kill him.”

Matthew 2:19 NIV (New International Version)

After Herod died, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt

Matthew 2:22 NIV (New International Version)

But when he heard that Archelaus was reigning in Judea in place of his father Herod, he was afraid to go there. Having been warned in a dream, he withdrew to the district of Galilee

Matthew 2:13 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)

Now when they had departed, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, “Rise, take the child and his mother, and flee to Egypt, and remain there until I tell you, for Herod is about to search for the child, to destroy him.”

Matthew 2:19 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)

But when Herod died, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt

Matthew 2:22 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)

But when he heard that Archelaus was reigning over Judea in place of his father Herod, he was afraid to go there, and being warned in a dream he withdrew to the district of Galilee.

Matthew 2:13 NLT (New Living Translation)

After the wise men were gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. “Get up! Flee to Egypt with the child and his mother,” the angel said. “Stay there until I tell you to return, because Herod is going to search for the child to kill him.”

Matthew 2:19 NLT (New Living Translation)

When Herod died, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt.

Matthew 2:22 NLT (New Living Translation)

But when he learned that the new ruler of Judea was Herod’s son Archelaus, he was afraid to go there. Then, after being warned in a dream, he left for the region of Galilee.

Matthew 2:13 CSB (Christian Standard Bible)

After they were gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream, saying, “Get up! Take the child and his mother, flee to Egypt, and stay there until I tell you. For Herod is about to search for the child to kill him.”

Matthew 2:19 CSB (Christian Standard Bible)

After Herod died, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt

Matthew 2:22 CSB (Christian Standard Bible)

But when he heard that Archelaus was ruling over Judea in place of his father Herod, he was afraid to go there. And being warned in a dream, he withdrew to the region of Galilee.

Matthew 2:13 KJV (King James Version)

And when they were departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeareth to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and be thou there until I bring thee word: for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him.

Matthew 2:19 KJV (King James Version)

But when Herod was dead, behold, an angel of the Lord appeareth in a dream to Joseph in Egypt

Matthew 2:22 KJV (King James Version)

But when he heard that Archelaus did reign in Judæa in the room of his father Herod, he was afraid to go thither: notwithstanding, being warned of God in a dream, he turned aside into the parts of Galilee

Matthew 2:13 NKJV (New King James Version)

Now when they had departed, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream, saying, “Arise, take the young Child and His mother, flee to Egypt, and stay there until I bring you word; for Herod will seek the young Child to destroy Him.”

Matthew 2:19 NKJV (New King James Version)

Now when Herod was dead, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt

Matthew 2:22 NKJV (New King James Version)

But when he heard that Archelaus was reigning over Judea instead of his father Herod, he was afraid to go there. And being warned by God in a dream, he turned aside into the region of Galilee.

Matthew 2:13 MSG (The Message)

After the scholars were gone, God’s angel showed up again in Joseph’s dream and commanded, “Get up. Take the child and his mother and flee to Egypt. Stay until further notice. Herod is on the hunt for this child, and wants to kill him.”

Matthew 2:19-20 MSG (The Message)

Later, when Herod died, God’s angel appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt: “Up, take the child and his mother and return to Israel. All those out to murder the child are dead.”

Matthew 2:21-23 MSG (The Message)

Joseph obeyed. He got up, took the child and his mother, and reentered Israel. When he heard, though, that Archelaus had succeeded his father, Herod, as king in Judea, he was afraid to go there. But then Joseph was directed in a dream to go to the hills of Galilee. On arrival, he settled in the village of Nazareth. This move was a fulfillment of the prophetic words, “He shall be called a Nazarene.”

Matthew 2:13 NASB2020 (New American Standard Bible - NASB)

Now when they had gone, behold, an angel of the Lord *appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, “Get up! Take the Child and His mother and flee to Egypt, and stay there until I tell you; for Herod is going to search for the Child to kill Him.”

Matthew 2:19 NASB2020 (New American Standard Bible - NASB)

But when Herod died, behold, an angel of the Lord *appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt, and said

Matthew 2:22 NASB2020 (New American Standard Bible - NASB)

But when he heard that Archelaus was reigning over Judea in place of his father Herod, he was afraid to go there. Then after being warned by God in a dream, he left for the regions of Galilee

Matthew 2:13 AMP (Amplified Bible)

Now when they had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, “Get up! Take the Child and His mother and flee to Egypt, and remain there until I tell you; for Herod intends to search for the Child in order to destroy Him.”

Matthew 2:19 AMP (Amplified Bible)

But when Herod died, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt, and said

Matthew 2:22 AMP (Amplified Bible)

But when he heard that Archelaus was ruling over Judea in place of his father Herod [the Great], he was afraid to go there. Then being warned by God in a dream, he left for the region of Galilee

Matthew 2:13 NET (New English Translation)

After they had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, “Get up, take the child and his mother and flee to Egypt, and stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to look for the child to kill him.”

Matthew 2:19 NET (New English Translation)

After Herod had died, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt

Matthew 2:22 NET (New English Translation)

But when he heard that Archelaus was reigning over Judea in place of his father Herod, he was afraid to go there. After being warned in a dream, he went to the regions of Galilee.