Luke 2:21

And when the eight days of circumcising Him were fulfilled, and His name was called Jesus, having been called by the angel before He was conceived in the womb.

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

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 returned, glorifying and praising God, for all things which they heard and saw, as it was spoken to them.

22And when the days of their purification were fulfilled, according to the law of Moses, they carried him up into Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord,

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Cross References

Matthew 1:25and he took his wife to himself, and did not know her until she brought forth a son, and called his name Jesus.

Luke 1:31And behold, thou shalt conceive and hear a son, and thou shalt call His name Jesus.

Galatians 4:4but when the fulness of time came, God sent forth his own Son, having been born of a woman, having been 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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