Luke 2

1Now in those days, a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be enrolled.Cross-references: Matt 22:17 · Matt 24:14 · Mark 14:9 · Mark 16:15 · Luke 3:1 · Acts 11:28 · +4 more

2This was the first enrollment made when Quirinius was governor of Syria.Cross-references: Matt 4:24 · Luke 3:1 · Acts 5:37 · Acts 13:7 · Acts 18:12 · Acts 23:26 · +1 more

3All went to enroll themselves, everyone to his own city.

4Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, to David’s city, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David,Cross-references: Gen 35:19 · Gen 48:7 · Ruth 1:19 · Ruth 2:4 · Ruth 4:11 · Ruth 4:17 · +15 moreExamined: Quran & the Bible →

5to enroll himself with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him as wife, being pregnant.Cross-references: Deut 22:22 · Matt 1:18Examined: Quran & the Bible →

6While they were there, the day had come for her to give birth.Cross-references: Ps 33:11 · Prov 19:21 · Mic 5:2 · Luke 1:57 · Rev 12:1Examined: Quran & the Bible →

7She gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped him in bands of cloth and laid him in a feeding trough, because there was no room for them in the inn.Cross-references: Gen 42:27 · Gen 43:21 · Ex 4:24 · Ps 22:6 · Isa 7:14 · Isa 53:2 · +8 moreExamined: Quran & the Bible →

8There were shepherds in the same country staying in the field, and keeping watch by night over their flock.Cross-references: Gen 31:39 · Ex 3:1 · 1Sam 17:34 · Ps 78:70 · Ezek 34:8 · John 10:8

9Behold, an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.Cross-references: Ex 16:7 · Ex 16:10 · Ex 40:34 · Judg 6:11 · 1Ki 8:11 · Isa 6:3 · +20 more

10The angel said to them, “Don’t be afraid, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be to all the people.Cross-references: Gen 12:3 · Ps 67:1 · Ps 98:2 · Isa 40:9 · Isa 41:27 · Isa 49:6 · +23 more

11For there is born to you today, in David’s city, a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.Cross-references: Gen 3:15 · Gen 49:10 · Ps 2:2 · Isa 9:6 · Dan 9:24 · Matt 1:16 · +30 more

12This is the sign to you: you will find a baby wrapped in strips of cloth, lying in a feeding trough.”Cross-references: Ex 3:12 · 1Sam 2:34 · 1Sam 10:2 · 2Ki 19:29 · 2Ki 20:8 · Ps 22:6 · +3 more

13Suddenly, there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly army praising God and saying,Cross-references: Gen 28:12 · Gen 32:1 · 1Ki 22:19 · Job 38:7 · Ps 68:17 · Ps 103:20 · +9 more

14“Glory to God in the highest, on earth peace, good will toward men.”Cross-references: Ps 69:34 · Ps 85:9 · Ps 96:11 · Isa 9:6 · Isa 44:23 · Isa 49:13 · +28 more

15When the angels went away from them into the sky, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem, now, and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.”Cross-references: Ex 3:3 · 2Ki 2:1 · 2Ki 2:11 · Ps 111:2 · Matt 2:1 · Matt 2:9 · +4 more

16They came with haste and found both Mary and Joseph, and the baby was lying in the feeding trough.Cross-references: Eccl 9:10 · Luke 1:39 · Luke 2:7 · Luke 2:12 · Luke 19:32 · Luke 22:13

17When they saw it, they publicized widely the saying which was spoken to them about this child.Cross-references: Ps 16:9 · Ps 66:16 · Ps 71:17 · Mal 3:16 · Luke 2:38 · Luke 8:39 · +2 more

18All who heard it wondered at the things which were spoken to them by the shepherds.Cross-references: Isa 8:18 · Luke 1:65 · Luke 2:33 · Luke 2:47 · Luke 4:36 · Luke 5:9

19But Mary kept all these sayings, pondering them in her heart.Cross-references: Gen 37:11 · 1Sam 21:12 · Prov 4:4 · Hos 14:9 · Luke 1:66 · Luke 2:51 · +1 more

20The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, just as it was told them.Cross-references: 1Chr 29:10 · Ps 72:17 · Ps 106:48 · Ps 107:8 · Ps 107:15 · Ps 107:21 · +6 more

21When eight days were fulfilled for the circumcision of the child, his name was called Jesus, which was given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.Cross-references: Gen 17:12 · Lev 12:3 · Matt 1:21 · Matt 1:25 · Matt 3:15 · Luke 1:31 · +3 more

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 LordCross-references: Lev 12:1

23(as it is written in the law of the Lord, “Every male who opens the womb shall be called holy to the Lord”),Cross-references: Ex 13:2 · Ex 13:12 · Ex 22:29 · Ex 34:19 · Num 3:13 · Num 8:16 · +1 more

24and to offer a sacrifice according to that which is said in the law of the Lord, “A pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons.”Cross-references: Lev 12:2 · Lev 12:6 · 2Cor 8:9

25Behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. This man was righteous and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him.Cross-references: Gen 6:9 · Num 11:25 · Num 11:29 · Job 1:1 · Job 1:8 · Isa 25:9 · +14 more

26It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he should not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ.Cross-references: Ps 2:2 · Ps 2:6 · Ps 25:14 · Ps 89:48 · Isa 61:1 · Dan 9:24 · +12 more

27He came in the Spirit into the temple. When the parents brought in the child, Jesus, that they might do concerning him according to the custom of the law,Cross-references: Matt 4:1 · Luke 2:22 · Luke 2:41 · Luke 2:48 · Luke 2:51 · Luke 4:1 · +6 more

28then he received him into his arms and blessed God, and said,Cross-references: Ps 32:11 · Ps 105:1 · Ps 135:19 · Mark 9:36 · Mark 10:16 · Luke 1:46 · +4 more

29“Now you are releasing your servant, Master, according to your word, in peace;Cross-references: Gen 15:15 · Gen 46:30 · Ps 37:37 · Isa 57:1 · Luke 2:26 · Phil 1:23 · +1 more

30for my eyes have seen your salvation,Cross-references: Gen 49:18 · 2Sam 23:1 · Isa 49:6 · Isa 52:10 · Luke 2:10 · Luke 3:6 · +1 moreExamined: The Prophecy Loom →

31which you have prepared before the face of all peoples;Cross-references: Ps 96:1 · Ps 96:10 · Ps 97:6 · Ps 98:2 · Isa 42:1 · Isa 42:10 · +2 moreExamined: The Prophecy Loom →

32a light for revelation to the nations, and the glory of your people Israel.”Cross-references: Ps 85:9 · Isa 4:2 · Isa 9:2 · Isa 42:6 · Isa 45:25 · Isa 49:6 · +12 moreExamined: The Prophecy Loom →

33Joseph and his mother were marveling at the things which were spoken concerning him.Cross-references: Isa 8:18 · Luke 1:65 · Luke 2:48

34Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary, his mother, “Behold, this child is appointed for the falling and the rising of many in Israel, and for a sign which is spoken against.Cross-references: Gen 14:19 · Gen 47:7 · Ex 39:43 · Lev 9:22 · Ps 22:6 · Ps 69:9 · +30 more

35Yes, a sword will pierce through your own soul, that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.”Cross-references: Deut 8:2 · Judg 5:15 · Ps 42:10 · Matt 12:24 · Luke 16:14 · John 8:42 · +5 more

36There was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher (she was of a great age, having lived with a husband seven years from her virginity,Cross-references: Gen 30:13 · Ex 15:20 · Judg 4:4 · 2Ki 22:14 · Job 5:26 · Ps 92:14 · +4 more

37and she had been a widow for about eighty-four years), who didn’t depart from the temple, worshiping with fastings and petitions night and day.Cross-references: Ex 38:8 · 1Sam 2:2 · Ps 22:2 · Ps 23:6 · Ps 27:4 · Ps 84:4 · +10 more

38Coming up at that very hour, she gave thanks to the Lord, and spoke of him to all those who were looking for redemption in Jerusalem.Cross-references: Mark 15:43 · Luke 1:46 · Luke 1:64 · Luke 1:68 · Luke 2:25 · Luke 2:28 · +4 more

39When they had accomplished all things that were according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city, Nazareth.Cross-references: Deut 12:32 · Matt 2:22 · Matt 3:15 · Luke 1:6 · Luke 2:4 · Luke 2:21 · +2 moreExamined: The Historical Jesus →

40The child was growing, and was becoming strong in spirit, being filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon him.Cross-references: Judg 13:24 · 1Sam 2:18 · 1Sam 2:26 · 1Sam 3:19 · Ps 22:9 · Ps 45:2 · +10 moreExamined: The Historical Jesus →

41His parents went every year to Jerusalem at the feast of the Passover.Cross-references: Ex 12:14 · Ex 23:14 · Ex 34:23 · Lev 23:5 · Num 28:16 · Deut 12:5 · +10 more

42When he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem according to the custom of the feast;

43and when they had fulfilled the days, as they were returning, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem. Joseph and his mother didn’t know it,Cross-references: Ex 12:15 · 2Chr 25:17 · 2Chr 30:21

44but supposing him to be in the company, they went a day’s journey; and they looked for him among their relatives and acquaintances.Cross-references: Ps 42:4 · Ps 122:1 · Isa 2:3

45When they didn’t find him, they returned to Jerusalem, looking for him.

46After three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the middle of the teachers, both listening to them and asking them questions.Cross-references: 1Ki 12:5 · 1Ki 12:12 · Isa 49:1 · Isa 50:4 · Matt 12:40 · Matt 16:21 · +4 more

47All who heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers.Cross-references: Ps 119:99 · Matt 7:28 · Mark 1:22 · Luke 4:22 · Luke 4:32 · John 7:15 · +1 more

48When they saw him, they were astonished; and his mother said to him, “Son, why have you treated us this way? Behold, your father and I were anxiously looking for you.”Cross-references: Matt 12:46 · Luke 2:49 · Luke 3:23 · Luke 4:22

49He said to them, “Why were you looking for me? Didn’t you know that I must be in my Father’s house?”Cross-references: Ps 40:8 · Mal 3:1 · Matt 21:12 · Luke 2:48 · John 2:16 · John 4:34 · +4 more

50They didn’t understand the saying which he spoke to them.Cross-references: Mark 9:32 · Luke 9:45 · Luke 18:34

51And he went down with them and came to Nazareth. He was subject to them, and his mother kept all these sayings in her heart.Cross-references: Gen 37:11 · Dan 7:28 · Matt 3:15 · Mark 6:3 · Luke 2:19 · Luke 2:39 · +3 more

52And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.Cross-references: 1Sam 2:26 · Prov 3:3 · Luke 1:80 · Luke 2:40 · Acts 7:9 · Rom 14:18Examined: Arianism →