Luke 2:11
because today in the city of David a Savior was born to you, who is Christ the LORD!
Literal Standard Version
In The King James Version
For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
In Context
12And this [is] the sign to you: you will find a Baby wrapped up, lying in the manger.”
Cross References
Genesis 49:10The scepter does not turn aside from Judah, || And a lawgiver from between his feet, || Until his Seed comes; And His [is] the obedience of peoples.
Isaiah 9:6For a Child has been born to us, || A Son has been given to us, || And the dominion is on His shoulder, || And He calls His Name || Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, || Father of Eternity, Prince of Peace.
Matthew 1:16and Jacob begot Joseph, the husband of Mary, of whom was begotten Jesus, who is named Christ.
Matthew 16:16And Simon Peter answering said, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.”
Luke 1:43and from where [is] this to me, that the mother of my Lord might come to me?
Luke 2:4and Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, that is called Beth-Lehem, because of his being of the house and family of David,
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 →