Luke 2:21

And when eight days were fulfilled to circumcise the child, then was his name called Jesus, having been so called by the messenger before his being conceived in the womb.

Young's Literal Translation

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 turned back, glorifying and praising God, for all those things they heard and saw, as it was spoken unto them.

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

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Cross References

Leviticus 12:3and in the eighth day is the flesh of his foreskin circumcised;

Matthew 1:25and did not know her till she brought forth her son — the first-born, and he called his name Jesus.

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

Galatians 4:4and when the fulness of time did come, God sent forth His Son, come of a woman, come 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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