Luke 2:21

And when eight days were fulfilled to circumcise him, that his name was called JESUS, the one called by the heavenly agent before he was conceived in the belly.

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In The King James Version

And when eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of the child, his name was called JESUS, which was so named of the angel before he was conceived in the womb.

In Context

20And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all that they heard and saw, as it was told to them.

22And when the days of their purification according to the law of Moses were fulfilled, they brought him up to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord,

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Cross References

Leviticus 12:3And in the eighth day the flesh of his foreskin shall be circumcised.

Matthew 1:25and knew her not until she brought forth her son, the firstborn. And he called his name JESUS.

Luke 1:31And behold, thou will conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son. And thou shall call his name JESUS.

Galatians 4:4But when the fullness of the time came, God sent forth his Son, born from a woman, born under law,

Matthew Henry on Luke 2:9-21

Angels Appear to the Shepherds; Visit of the Shepherds to Christ. 8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. 10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.… Read the whole commentary →

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