Luke 2:21

When eight days were completed so as to circumcise Him, His name was indeed called JESUS, the name given 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

20The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God over all that they had heard and seen, just as it was told them.

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

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Cross References

Matthew 1:25but did not know her until she had given birth to her son, the firstborn. And he called His name JESUS.

Luke 1:31Now then, you will conceive in your womb and give birth to a Son, and you shall call His name JESUS.

Galatians 4:4But at just the right time God sent out His Son, born of a woman, born 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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