Luke 2:21

Eight days after the birth of the child, when it was time to circumcise him, he received the name Jesus – the name given him by the angel before his conception.

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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

20And the shepherds went back, giving glory and praise to God for all that they had heard and seen. It had all happened as they had been told.

22When the period of purification of mother and child, required by the Law of Moses, came to an end, his parents took the child up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord,

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Cross References

Matthew 1:25He made Mary his wife, but they did not sleep together before the birth of her son; and to this son he gave the name Jesus.

Luke 1:31And now, you will conceive and give birth to a son, and you will give him the name Jesus.

Galatians 4:4but, when the full time came, God sent his Son – born a woman’s child, born subject to 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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