Luke 2:21

When eight days were fulfilled to circumcise him, his name was called Jesus, which was given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.

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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

20The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, just as it was told them.

22When the days of their purification according to the Law of Moses were fulfilled, they brought him up to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord

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Cross References

Leviticus 12:3In the eighth day the flesh of his foreskin shall be circumcised.

Matthew 1:25and had no marital relations with her until she had brought forth a son; and he named him Jesus.

Luke 1:31Behold, you will conceive in your womb, and bring forth a son, and will call his name 'Jesus.'

Galatians 4:4But when the fullness of the time came, God sent out his Son, born to a woman, born under the 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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