Luke 2:21

And when eight days were fulfilled for circumcising him, his name was called Jesus, which was the name given by the angel before he had been conceived in the womb.

Darby Translation

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 things which they had heard and seen, as it had been said to them.

22And when the days were fulfilled for their purifying according to the law of Moses, they brought him to Jerusalem to present [him] to the Lord

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Cross References

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

Matthew 1:25and knew her not until she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name Jesus.

Luke 1:31and behold, thou shalt conceive in the womb and bear a son, and thou shalt call his name Jesus.

Galatians 4:4but when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, come of woman, come 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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