Matthew 2:10
New Revised Standard Version
When they saw that the star had stopped, they were overwhelmed with joy.

Contemporary English Version
They were thrilled and excited to see the star.

New American Bible
They were overjoyed at seeing the star,

Douay-Rheims Bible
And seeing the star they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

And seeing the star they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.

they rejoiced.

Deuteronomy 32:13 He set him upon high land: that he might eat the fruits of the fields, that he might suck honey out of the rock, and oil out of the hardest stone,

Psalm 67:4 Let the nations be glad and rejoice: for thou judgest the people with justice, and directest the nations upon earth.

Psalm 105:3 Glory ye in his holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that seek the Lord.

Luke 2:10,20 And the angel said to them: Fear not; for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy that shall be to all the people: . . .

Acts 13:46-48 Then Paul and Barnabas said boldly: To you it behoved us first to speak the word of God: but because you reject it and judge yourselves unworthy of eternal life, behold we turn to the Gentiles. . . .

Romans 15:9-13 But that the Gentiles are to glorify God for his mercy, as it is written: Therefore will I confess to thee, O Lord, among the Gentiles and will sing to thy name. . . .

Context
The Pilgrimage of the Magi
9Who having heard the king, went their way; and behold the star which they had seen in the East, went before them, until it came and stood over where the child was. 10And seeing the star they rejoiced with exceeding great joy. 11And entering into the house, they found the child with Mary his mother, and falling down they adored him: and opening their treasures, they offered him gifts; gold, frankincense, and myrrh.…
Cross References
Matthew 2:9
Who having heard the king, went their way; and behold the star which they had seen in the East, went before them, until it came and stood over where the child was.

Matthew 2:11
And entering into the house, they found the child with Mary his mother, and falling down they adored him: and opening their treasures, they offered him gifts; gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

Matthew 2:9
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