Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, enquired of them diligently what time the star appeared.
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Interpretation
Those who live at the greatest distance from the means of grace often use most diligence, and learn to know the most of Christ and his salvation. But no curious arts, or mere human learning, can direct men to him.
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This thought runs through Matthew 2:3-7.