Luke 2:21

And, when eight days were fulfilled for circumcising him, then was his name called, Jesus,—which it was called by the messenger, before he was conceived in the womb.

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

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, giving glory and singing praise unto God, over all things which they had heard and seen, according as it had been told unto them.

22And, when the days of their purification, according to the law of Moses, were fulfilled, they took him up into Jerusalem, to present [him] unto the Lord,—

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Cross References

Leviticus 12:3And, on the eighth day, shall the flesh of his foreskin be circumcised.

Matthew 1:25and knew her not, until she had brought forth a son,—and he called his name Jesus.

Luke 1:31And lo! thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name, Jesus:

Galatians 4:4But, when the fulness of the time came, God sent forth his Son, who came to be of a woman, who came to be 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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