Luke 2:21

When eight days had passed, and the time had come to circumcise him, he was called Jesus, the name given him by the angel before his conception in the womb.

Montgomery New Testament

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 God and praising him for all those things that they had seen and heard, even as it was told to them.

22And when the days for purification according to the law of Moses had passed, they took him up to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord,

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Cross References

Matthew 1:25but did not live with her until after the birth of her son, whom he called Jesus.

Luke 1:31"And behold, you shall conceive in your womb and bear a son; and you shall call his name Jesus.

Galatians 4:4But when the fulness of time was come God sent forth his Son, born of a woman, 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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