Luke 2:6

While they were there, the day had come for her to give birth.

World English Bible

In The King James Version

And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.

In Context

5to enroll himself with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him as wife, being pregnant.

7She gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped him in bands of cloth and laid him in a feeding trough, because there was no room for them in the inn.

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Cross References

Proverbs 19:21There are many plans in a man’s heart, but the LORD’s counsel will prevail.

Luke 1:57Now the time that Elizabeth should give birth was fulfilled, and she gave birth to a son.

Matthew Henry on Luke 2:2-8

The Birth of Christ. 1 And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Cæsar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. 2 ( And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) 3 And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. 4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judæa, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) 5 To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with… Read the whole commentary →

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