Which gospel records the visit of the Magi to the infant Jesus?

• A. Luke
• B. John
• C. Matthew
• D. Mark

Answer: (C)

The Magi visiting the infant Jesus is part of the birth narratives and is distinctive to Matthew. In Matthew’s account, Magi from the East arrive in Jerusalem following a star, travel to Bethlehem, and present gifts to Jesus, underscoring Matthew’s theme that Jesus is the Messiah for all nations and that his birth fulfills prophetic signs. Luke instead tells of the shepherds, emphasizing humility and universal praise, while Mark starts with John the Baptist and Jesus’ public ministry, and John goes straight to theological reflections about the Word. Because only Matthew records this Magi visit, that gospel is the correct one.