Luke 2:21

And after eight days were accomplished, that the child should be circumcised, his name was called JESUS, which was called by the angel, before he was conceived in the womb.

Douay-Rheims 1899

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 they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.

22And after the days of her purification, according to the law of Moses, were accomplished, they carried him to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord:

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Cross References

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

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

Luke 1:31Behold thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and shalt bring forth a son; and thou shalt call his name Jesus.

Galatians 4:4But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent 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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