The Daily Word – Dec. 8, 2016

Matthew 2:13-15

The Escape to Egypt

Jesus, Mary and Joseph's escape to Egypt.
Image courtesy of St. Laurens Church

13 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.

14 When he arose, he took the young child and his mother by night, and departed into Egypt:

15 And was there until the death of Herod: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, Out of Egypt have I called my son.

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