Luke 2:21

And after eight days were ended, so that the boy would be circumcised, his name was called JESUS, just as he was called by the Angel before he was conceived in the womb.

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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 the things that they had heard and seen, just as it was told to them.

22And after the days of her purification were fulfilled, according to the law of Moses, they brought him to Jerusalem, in order to present him to the Lord,

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Cross References

Leviticus 12:3And on the eighth day, the little infant shall be circumcised.

Matthew 1:25And he knew her not, yet she bore her son, the firstborn. And he called his name JESUS.

Luke 1:31Behold, you shall conceive in your womb, and you shall bear a son, and you shall call his name: JESUS.

Galatians 4:4But when the fullness of time arrived, God sent his Son, formed from a woman, formed 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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