Luke 2:12
You will recognize him by this sign: you will find the child wrapped in strips of cloth and lying in a manger.”
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11The Savior has been born to you today, here in David's city. He is the Messiah, the Lord.
13Suddenly many heavenly beings appeared, praising God, saying,
Cross References
Exodus 3:12“I'll be with you,” the Lord replied, “and this will be the sign that it is really me who is sending you: when you have led the people out of Egypt, you will worship God at this very mountain.”
1 Samuel 10:2When you leave me today, you will meet two men near Rachel's tomb in Zelzah, on the border of Benjamin. They will tell you that the donkeys you went to look for have been found. Now your father isn't concerned about them but is worried about you. He's wondering, ‘What about my son?’
2 Kings 20:8Hezekiah had previously asked Isaiah, “What is the sign to confirm that the Lord is going heal me and that I will go to the Lord's Temple in three days time?”
Isaiah 7:11“Ask the Lord your God for a sign, whether as deep as where people are buried or as high as heaven.”
Isaiah 53:1Has anyone believed our news? Who has the Lord shown his power to?
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 →