Luke 2:7

And she brought forth her first-born son, and wrapped him in swathing bands, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.

In Context

6And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were completed that she should bring forth.

8And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, and keeping watch over their flock by night.

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Cross References

Matthew 1:25and he knew her not till she brought forth a son[1:25]; and he called his name Jesus.

Matthew 13:55Is not his mother called Mary, and his brothers, James, and Joseph[13:55], and Simon, and Judas?

Luke 10:34and coming to him, bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine; and setting him on his own beast, he brought him to an inn, and took care of him.

Matthew Henry on Luke 2:2-8

The Birth of Christ. 1 And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Cæsar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. 2 ( And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) 3 And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. 4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judæa, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) 5 To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with… Read the whole commentary →

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