Luke 2:21

And when eight days were completed, so they could circumcise Him, His name was called Jesus, the name given by the angel before He was conceived in the womb. 1 Jesus Presented in the Temple

English Majority Text (NT)

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 shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was spoken to them. 1 The Circumcision of Jesus

22Now when the days of their purification according to the law of Moses were completed, they brought Him to Jerusalem to present Him to the Lord

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Cross References

Matthew 1:25but did not know her till she brought forth her firstborn Son. And he called His name Jesus.

Luke 1:31And behold, you shall conceive in your womb and bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name JESUS.

Galatians 4:4But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born 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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