Luke 2:21

And when, after eight days, the time came for his circumcision, he was named Jesus, the name which the angel had given to him before his birth.

Bible in Basic English

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

20Then the keepers of the sheep went back, giving glory and praise to God for all the things which had come to their ears and which they had seen, as it had been said to them.

22And when the necessary days for making them clean by the law of Moses had come to an end, they took him to Jerusalem to give him to the Lord

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Cross References

Leviticus 12:3And on the eighth day let him be given circumcision.

Matthew 1:25And he had no connection with her till she had given birth to a son; and he gave him the name Jesus.

Luke 1:31And see, you will give birth to a son, and his name will be Jesus.

Galatians 4:4But when the time had come, God sent out his Son, made of a woman, made under the 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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