The Jews had separated themselves so far from God by their wicked works, that angels could not communicate to them the tidings of the advent of the infant Redeemer. God chooses the wise men of the East to do his will. {2SP 19.4}

Jøderne havde skilt sig selv så langt fra Gud, ved deres onde gerninger, at englene ikke kunne kommunikere nyhederne med dem om (20) barnegenløserens komme. Gud vælger de vise mænd fra Østerland til at gøre hans vilje.