They told him, In Bethlehem of Judea, for so it is written by the prophet. The answer comes with the authority of scripture — for so it is written — and the religious experts cite the appropriate text. The accuracy of their scripture knowledge is not in question; what is in question is whether knowledge leads to response. The priests and scribes are in Jerusalem with the Messiah's birthplace on their lips while the pagan Magi are en route to worship him. Romans 2:17–24 will address a similar failure: the one who has the law but does not obey it dishonors the God of the law. Having the word of God and acting on the word of God are different postures that produce different outcomes.

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