What two groups of men worshiped the Christ child?

• A. Scholars
• B. Shepherds
• C. Wise Men
• D. Shepherds and Wise Men

Answer: (D)

In the nativity narratives, two groups are described as worshiping the Christ child: shepherds and Wise Men. The shepherds appear first in Luke, coming from the fields to praise the newborn Jesus after an angel announces his birth. They represent the humble, everyday people who respond with wonder and worship. The Wise Men, or Magi, arrive later in Matthew from distant lands, guided by a star and bringing precious gifts, showing reverence and recognition that Jesus is king and divine. Together these two groups cover both humble, immediate worship and deliberate, studied homage from afar.

Scholars aren’t described as worshiping the Christ child in the nativity accounts, and choosing either shepherds or Wise Men alone leaves out one of the groups who did worship him. The combination of shepherds and Wise Men best fits the biblical portrayal.