MARY

Direct biblical statement

Matthew 2:11

The child with his mother

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.

Douay–Rheims · Challoner revision · Matthew 2:11

Why this matters

The Magi find the child with Mary his mother. Their worship and gifts are directed to Jesus; the verse does not make Mary an object of divine worship.

Text & interpretation sources

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English Scripture: Douay–Rheims, Challoner revision. Source edition.

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