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Luke 2

Introduction

1	Augustus taxes all the Roman empire.
6	The nativity of Christ.
8	An angel relates it to the shepherds, and many sing praises to God for it.
15	The shepherds glorify God.
21	Christ is circumcised.
22	Mary purified.
25	Simeon and Anna prophesy of Christ,
39	who increases in wisdom,
41	questions in the temple with the doctors,
51	and is obedient to his parents.

Verse 1

And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed.

Caesar: 3:1, Acts 11:28, 25:11,21, Philippians 4:22
all: Matthew 24:14, Mark 14:9, 16:15, Romans 1:8
taxed: or, enrolled.

Verse 2

(And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)

taxing: Acts 5:37
governor: 3:1, Acts 13:7, 18:12, 23:26, 26:30

Verse 4

And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)

Joseph: 1:26,27, 3:23
of the city: 4:16, Matthew 2:23, John 1:46
unto: Genesis 35:19, 48:7, Ruth 1:19, 2:4, 4:11,17,21,22, 1 Samuel 16:1,4, 17:12,58, 1 Samuel 20:6, Micah 5:2, Matthew 2:1-6, John 7:42
he was: 1:27, 3:23-31, Matthew 1:1-17

Verse 5

To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.

Deuteronomy 22:22-27, Matthew 1:18,19

Verse 6

And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.

A. M. 4000. B.C. 4. so: Psalms 33:11, Proverbs 19:21, Micah 5:2
the days: 1:57, Revelation 12:1-5

Verse 7

And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.

she: Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 1:25, Galatians 4:4
and wrapped: 11,12, Psalms 22:6, Isaiah 53:2,3, Matthew 8:20, 13:55, John 1:14, 2 Corinthians 8:9
the inn: 10:34, Genesis 42:27, 43:21, Exodus 4:24

Verse 8

And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

abiding: Genesis 31:39,40, Exodus 3:1,2, 1 Samuel 17:34,35, Psalms 78:70,71, Ezekiel 34:8, John 10:8-12
watch over their flock by night: or, the night-watches.

Verse 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.

lo: 1:11,28, Judges 6:11,12, Matthew 1:20, Acts 27:23, 1 Timothy 3:16
and the: Exodus 16:7,10, 40:34,35, 1 Kings 8:11, Isaiah 6:3, 35:2, 40:5, 60:1, Ezekiel 3:23, John 12:41, 2 Corinthians 3:18, 4:6, Revelation 18:1
and they: 1:12, Isaiah 6:4,5, Acts 22:6-9, 26:13,14, Hebrews 12:21, Revelation 20:11

Verse 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.

Fear not: 1:13,30, Daniel 10:11,12,19, Matthew 28:5, Revelation 1:17,18
I bring: 1:19, 8:1, Isaiah 40:9, 41:27, 52:7, 61:1, Acts 13:32, Romans 10:15
to: 31,32, 24:47, Genesis 12:3, Psalms 67:1,2, 98:2,3, Isaiah 49:6, 52:10, Matthew 28:18, Mark 1:15, 16:15, Romans 15:9-12, Ephesians 3:8, Colossians 1:23

Verse 11

For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

unto: 1:69, Isaiah 9:6, Matthew 1:21, Galatians 4:4,5, 2 Timothy 1:9,10, Titus 2:10-14, 3:4-7, 1 John 4:14
in: 4, Matthew 1:21
which: 26, 1:43, 20:41,42, Genesis 3:15, 49:10, Psalms 2:2, Daniel 9:24-26, Matthew 1:16, 16:16, John 1:41,45, 6:69, 7:25-27,41, 20:31, Acts 2:36, 17:3, 1 John 5:1
the Lord: 1:43, 20:42-44, Acts 10:36, 1 Corinthians 15:47, Philippians 2:11, 3:8, Colossians 2:6

Verse 12

And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.

Exodus 3:12, 1 Samuel 10:2-7, Psalms 22:6, Isaiah 53:1,2

Verse 13

And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,

a multitude: Genesis 28:12, 32:1,2, 1 Kings 22:19, Job 38:7, Psalms 68:17, 103:20,21, 148:2, Isaiah 6:2,3, Ezekiel 3:12, Daniel 7:10, Luke 15:10, Ephesians 3:10, Hebrews 1:14, 1 Peter 1:12, Revelation 5:11

Verse 14

Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

Glory: 19:38, Psalms 69:34,35, 85:9-12, 96:11-13, Isaiah 44:23, 49:13, John 17:4, Ephesians 1:6, 3:20,21, Philippians 2:11, Revelation 5:13
and: 1:79, Isaiah 9:6,7, 57:19, Jeremiah 23:5,6, Micah 5:5, Zechariah 6:12,13, John 14:27, Acts 10:36, Romans 5:1, 2 Corinthians 5:18-20, Ephesians 2:14-18, Colossians 1:20, Hebrews 13:20,21
good: John 3:16, Ephesians 2:4,7, 2 Thessalonians 2:16, Titus 3:4-7, 1 John 4:9,10

Verse 15

And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.

into: 24:51, 2 Kings 2:1,11, 1 Peter 3:22
shepherds: Gr. men the shepherds. Let.; Exodus 3:3, Psalms 111:2, Matthew 2:1,2,9-11, 12:42, John 20:1-10

Verse 16

And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.

with: 1:39, Ecclesiastes 9:10
found: 7,12, 19:32, 22:13

Verse 17

And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.

38, 8:39, Psalms 16:9,10, 66:16, 71:17,18, Malachi 3:16, John 1:41-46, 4:28,29

Verse 18

And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds.

wondered: 33,47, 1:65,66, 4:36, 5:9,10, Isaiah 8:18

Verse 19

But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.

51, 1:66, 9:43,44, Genesis 37:11, 1 Samuel 21:12, Proverbs 4:4, Hosea 14:9

Verse 20

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

18:43, 19:37,38, 1 Chronicles 29:10-12, Psalms 72:17-19, 106:48, 107:8,15,21, Isaiah 29:19, Acts 2:46,47, 11:18

Verse 21

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.

eight: 1:59, Genesis 17:12, Leviticus 12:3, Matthew 3:15, Galatians 4:4,5, Philippians 2:8
his name was: 1:31, Matthew 1:21,25

Verse 22

And when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were accomplished, they brought him to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord;

Leviticus 12:2-6

Verse 23

(As it is written in the law of the Lord, Every male that openeth the womb shall be called holy to the Lord;)

Every: Exodus 13:2,12-15, 22:29, 34:19, Numbers 3:13, 8:16,17, 18:15

Verse 24

And to offer a sacrifice according to that which is said in the law of the Lord, A pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons.

A pair: Leviticus 12:2,6-8, 2 Corinthians 8:9

Verse 25

And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him.

just: 1:6, Genesis 6:9, Job 1:1,8, Daniel 6:22,23, Micah 6:8, Acts 10:2,22, 24:16, Titus 2:11-14
waiting: 38, Isaiah 25:9, 40:1, Mark 15:43
Holy Ghost: 1:41,67, Numbers 11:25,29, 2 Peter 1:21

Verse 26

And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord's Christ.

it: Psalms 25:14, Amos 3:7
see death: [Horao ton thanatos] to see death, is a Hebraism for to die, exactly corresponding to [yir'eh mahvet.]; Psalms 89:49, Luke 9:27, Psalms 89:48, John 8:51, Hebrews 11:5
the Lord's: Psalms 2:2,6, Isaiah 61:1, Daniel 9:24-26, John 1:41, 4:29, 20:31, Acts 2:36, 9:20, Acts 10:38, 17:3, Hebrews 1:8,9

Verse 27

And he came by the Spirit into the temple: and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him after the custom of the law,

by: 4:1, Matthew 4:1, Acts 8:29, 10:19, 11:12, 16:7, Revelation 1:10, 17:3
the parents: 41,48,51
to

Verse 28

Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said,

took: Mark 9:36, 10:16
and: 13,14,20, Luke 1:46,64,68, Psalms 32:11, 33:1, 105:1-3, 135:19,20

Verse 29

Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word:

now: Genesis 15:15, 46:30, Psalms 37:37, Isaiah 57:1,2, Philippians 1:23, Revelation 14:13
according

Verse 30

For mine eyes have seen thy salvation,

10,11, 3:6, Genesis 49:18, 2 Samuel 23:1-5, Isaiah 49:6, Acts 4:10-12

Verse 31

Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people;

Psalms 96:1-3,10-13, 97:6-8, 98:2,3, Isaiah 42:1-4,10-12, 45:21-25, Isaiah 62:1,2

Verse 32

A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.

light: Isaiah 9:2, 42:6,7, 49:6, 60:1-3,19, Matthew 4:16, Acts 13:47,48, 28:28, Romans 15:8,9
and: Psalms 85:9, Isaiah 4:2, 45:25, 60:19, Jeremiah 2:11, Zechariah 2:5, 1 Corinthians 1:31, Revelation 21:23

Verse 33

And Joseph and his mother marvelled at those things which were spoken of him.

48, 1:65,66, Isaiah 8:18

Verse 34

And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken against;

blessed: Genesis 14:19, 47:7, Exodus 39:43, Leviticus 9:22,23, Hebrews 7:1,7
set: Isaiah 8:14,15, Hosea 14:9, Matthew 21:44, John 3:20, 9:29, Romans 9:32, 1 Corinthians 1:23, 2 Corinthians 2:15, 1 Peter 2:7
and rising: Acts 2:36-41, 3:15-19, 6:7, 9:1-20
for a: Psalms 22:6-8, 69:9-12, Isaiah 8:18, Matthew 11:19, 26:65-67, 27:40-45,63, John 5:18, 8:48-52, 9:24-28, Acts 4:26, 13:45, 17:6, 24:5, 28:22, 1 Corinthians 1:23, Hebrews 12:1-3, 1 Peter 4:14

Verse 35

(Yea, a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also,) that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.

a sword: Psalms 42:10, John 19:25
that: 16:14,15, Deuteronomy 8:2, Judges 5:15,16, Matthew 12:24-35, John 8:42-47, 15:22-24, Acts 8:21-23, 1 Corinthians 11:19, 1 John 2:19

Verse 36

And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser: she was of a great age, and had lived with an husband seven years from her virginity;

a prophetess: Exodus 15:20, Judges 4:4, 2 Kings 22:14, Acts 2:18, 21:9, 1 Corinthians 12:1
Aser: Genesis 30:13
Asher: Revelation 7:6
she: Job 5:26, Psalms 92:14

Verse 37

And she was a widow of about fourscore and four years, which departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day.

which: Exodus 38:8, 1 Samuel 2:2, Psalms 23:6, 27:4, 84:4,10, 92:13, 135:1,2, Revelation 3:12
but: Psalms 22:2, Acts 26:7, 1 Timothy 5:5, Revelation 7:15

Verse 38

And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem.

coming
gave: 28-32, 1:46-56,64-66, 2 Corinthians 9:15, Ephesians 1:3
looked: 25, 23:51, 24:21, Mark 15:43
Jerusalem: or, Israel.

Verse 39

And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth.

performed: 21-24, 1:6, Deuteronomy 12:32, Matthew 3:15, Galatians 4:4,5
they returned: 4, Matthew 2:22,23
Nazareth: Nazareth, now Nassara, was a small town of Zebulun, in Lower Galilee, according to Eusebius, fifteen miles east of Legio, near mount Tabor, and, according to D'Arvieux, about eight leagues, or according to Maundrell, seven hours, or about twenty miles S. E. of Acre. It is one of the principal towns of the pashalic of Acre, containing a population of about 3,000 souls, of whom 500 are Turks, the remainder being Christians. It is delightfully situated on elevated ground, in a valley, encompassed by mountains.

Verse 40

And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.

the child: 52, Judges 13:24, 1 Samuel 2:18,26, 3:19, Psalms 22:9, Isaiah 53:1,2
strong: 1:80, Ephesians 6:10, 2 Timothy 2:1
filled: 47,52, Isaiah 11:1-5, Colossians 2:2,3
the grace: Psalms 45:2, John 1:14, Acts 4:33

Verse 41

Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover.

A. M. 4012. A.D. 8. went: Exodus 23:14-17, 34:23, Deuteronomy 12:5-7,11,18, 16:1-8,16, 1 Samuel 1:3,21
the: Exodus 12:14, Leviticus 23:5, Numbers 28:16, John 2:13, 6:4, 11:55, 13:1

Verse 43

And when they had fulfilled the days, as they returned, the child Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and Joseph and his mother knew not of it.

2 Chronicles 30:21-23, 25:17

Verse 44

But they, supposing him to have been in the company, went a day's journey; and they sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance.

in: Psalms 42:4, 122:1-4, Isaiah 2:3

Verse 46

And it came to pass, that after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions.

after: 44,45, 1 Kings 12:5,12, Matthew 12:40, 16:21, 27:63,64
the doctors: 5:17, Acts 5:34
both: Isaiah 49:1,2, 50:4

Verse 47

And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.

4:22,32, Psalms 119:99, Matthew 7:28, Mark 1:22, John 7:15,46

Verse 49

And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father's business?

my: 48, Psalms 40:8, Malachi 3:1, Matthew 21:12, John 2:16,17, 4:34, 5:17, 6:38, 8:29, John 9:4

Verse 50

And they understood not the saying which he spake unto them.

9:45, 18:34

Verse 51

And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject unto them: but his mother kept all these sayings in her heart.

came
and was: Matthew 3:15, Mark 6:3, Ephesians 5:21, 6:1,2, 1 Peter 2:21
kept: 19, Genesis 37:11, Daniel 7:28

Verse 52

And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.

Jesus: 40, 1:80, 1 Samuel 2:26
stature: or, age. and in.; Proverbs 3:3,4, Acts 7:9,10, Romans 14:18

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