Luke 2:11
For on this day, in the town of David, a Saviour has come to birth, who is Christ the Lord.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
In Context
Cross References
Genesis 49:10The rod of authority will not be taken from Judah, and he will not be without a law-giver, till he comes who has the right to it, and the peoples will put themselves under his rule.
Isaiah 9:6For to us a child has come, to us a son is given; and the government has been placed in his hands; and he has been named Wise Guide, Strong God, Father for ever, Prince of Peace.
Matthew 1:16And the son of Jacob was Joseph the husband of Mary, who gave birth to Jesus, whose name is Christ.
Matthew 16:16And Simon Peter made answer and said, You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.
Luke 1:43How is it that the mother of my Lord comes to me?
Luke 2:4And Joseph went up from Galilee, out of the town of Nazareth, into Judaea, to Beth-lehem, the town of David, because he was of the house and family of David,
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 →