Bible Commentaries
Luke 2

Introduction

Overview

Luke 2:1, Augustus taxes all the Roman empire; Luke 2:6, The nativity of Christ; Luke 2:8, An angel relates it to the shepherds, and many sing praises to God for it; Luke 2:15, The shepherds glorify God; Luke 2:21, Christ is circumcised; Luke 2:22, Mary purified; Luke 2:25, Simeon and Anna prophesy of Christ, Luke 2:39. who increases in wisdom, Luke 2:41. questions in the temple with the doctors, Luke 2:51. and is obedient to his parents.

Verse 1

Caesar: Luke 3:1, Acts 11:28, Acts 25:11, Acts 25:21, Philippians 4:22

all: Matthew 24:14, Mark 14:9, Mark 16:15, Romans 1:8

taxed: or, enrolled

Reciprocal: Genesis 41:45 - Zaphnathpaaneah Esther 10:1 - laid a tribute Daniel 7:23 - the fourth Zechariah 14:2 - gather Matthew 22:17 - Caesar Luke 15:10 - there Luke 20:24 - Caesar's Acts 5:37 - Judas Revelation 3:10 - all Revelation 13:3 - all Revelation 16:14 - the whole Revelation 17:18 - the woman

Verse 2

taxing: Acts 5:37

governor: Luke 3:1, Acts 13:7, Acts 18:12, Acts 23:26, Acts 26:30

Reciprocal: Matthew 4:24 - Syria Acts 21:3 - Syria

Verse 3

Reciprocal: Genesis 23:10 - his

Verse 4

Joseph: Luke 1:26, Luke 1:27, Luke 3:23

of the city: Luke 4:16, Matthew 2:23, John 1:46

unto: Genesis 35:19, Genesis 48:7, Ruth 1:19, Ruth 2:4, Ruth 4:11, Ruth 4:17, Ruth 4:21, Ruth 4:22, 1 Samuel 16:1, 1 Samuel 16:4, 1 Samuel 17:12, 1 Samuel 17:58, 1 Samuel 20:6, Micah 5:2, Matthew 2:1-6, John 7:42

he was: Luke 1:27, Luke 3:23-31, Matthew 1:1-17

Reciprocal: Genesis 23:10 - his 1 Kings 11:39 - not for ever Matthew 1:16 - Joseph Matthew 1:20 - Joseph Luke 2:11 - in Luke 2:39 - they returned John 1:45 - Jesus John 7:28 - Ye both Romans 1:3 - which

Verse 5

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

Reciprocal: Matthew 1:16 - Joseph Matthew 13:55 - is not this Luke 1:27 - General

Verse 6

am 4000, bc 4

so: Psalms 33:11, Proverbs 19:21, Micah 5:2

the days: Luke 1:57, Revelation 12:1-5

Verse 7

she: Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 1:25, Galatians 4:4

and wrapped: Luke 2:11, Luke 2:12, Psalms 22:6, Isaiah 53:2, Isaiah 53:3, Matthew 8:20, Matthew 13:55, John 1:14, 2 Corinthians 8:9

the inn: Luke 10:34, Genesis 42:27, Genesis 43:21, Exodus 4:24

Reciprocal: Ezekiel 16:4 - nor Matthew 1:16 - of whom Luke 1:57 - General Luke 2:16 - found John 4:6 - sat 1 Timothy 2:15 - she

Verse 8

abiding: Genesis 31:39, Genesis 31:40, Exodus 3:1, Exodus 3:2, 1 Samuel 17:34, 1 Samuel 17:35, Psalms 78:70, Psalms 78:71, Ezekiel 34:8, John 10:8-12

watch over their flock by night: or, the night-watches

Reciprocal: Genesis 35:21 - tower Matthew 1:20 - the angel

Verse 9

lo: Luke 1:11, Luke 1:28, Judges 6:11, Judges 6:12, Matthew 1:20, Acts 27:23, 1 Timothy 3:16

and the: Exodus 16:7, Exodus 16:10, Exodus 40:34, Exodus 40:35, 1 Kings 8:11, Isaiah 6:3, Isaiah 35:2, Isaiah 40:5, Isaiah 60:1, Ezekiel 3:23, John 12:41, 2 Corinthians 3:18, 2 Corinthians 4:6, Revelation 18:1

and they: Luke 1:12, Isaiah 6:4, Isaiah 6:5, Acts 22:6-9, Acts 26:13, Acts 26:14, Hebrews 12:21, Revelation 20:11

Reciprocal: Genesis 28:17 - he was John 1:51 - and the Hebrews 1:6 - And let Hebrews 1:14 - ministering

Verse 10

Fear not: Luke 1:13, Luke 1:30, Daniel 10:11, Daniel 10:12, Daniel 10:19, Matthew 28:5, Revelation 1:17, Revelation 1:18

I bring: Luke 1:19, Luke 8:1, Isaiah 40:9, Isaiah 41:27, Isaiah 52:7, Isaiah 61:1, Acts 13:32, Romans 10:15

to: Luke 2:31, Luke 2:32, Luke 24:47, Genesis 12:3, Psalms 67:1, Psalms 67:2, Psalms 98:2, Psalms 98:3, Isaiah 49:6, Isaiah 52:10, Matthew 28:18, Mark 1:15, Mark 16:15, Romans 15:9-12, Ephesians 3:8, Colossians 1:23

Reciprocal: Deuteronomy 32:43 - Rejoice 2 Kings 7:9 - this day 2 Kings 20:19 - peace and truth 1 Chronicles 16:31 - let the earth Psalms 21:6 - made Psalms 89:5 - heavens Psalms 89:15 - know Psalms 96:11 - the heavens Psalms 97:1 - the earth Psalms 98:1 - for he Proverbs 15:30 - a good Proverbs 25:25 - so Song of Solomon 1:4 - we will be Isaiah 40:5 - the glory Isaiah 41:10 - Fear Isaiah 44:23 - Sing Isaiah 49:1 - The Lord Isaiah 49:3 - General Jeremiah 33:14 - General Nahum 1:15 - upon Zephaniah 3:14 - shout Haggai 2:7 - and the Matthew 1:16 - of whom Matthew 2:10 - they rejoiced Matthew 7:11 - good Luke 1:11 - appeared Luke 1:12 - he Luke 2:30 - General Luke 3:6 - General Luke 19:38 - peace Luke 19:42 - the things John 3:17 - but John 3:29 - this John 4:42 - and know John 13:31 - and God Acts 2:30 - he Acts 3:26 - sent Acts 8:8 - General Acts 10:3 - an Acts 10:36 - preaching Acts 13:23 - raised Acts 13:48 - they Acts 20:24 - the gospel Romans 1:1 - the gospel Romans 1:16 - the gospel Galatians 3:14 - through Galatians 4:4 - made Ephesians 3:4 - the mystery Philippians 2:1 - any consolation Philippians 2:29 - with 1 Timothy 1:11 - glorious 1 Timothy 2:5 - the man 1 Timothy 2:15 - she 1 Timothy 3:16 - seen 1 Peter 1:6 - ye greatly

Verse 11

unto: Luke 1:69, Isaiah 9:6, Matthew 1:21, Galatians 4:4, Galatians 4:5, 2 Timothy 1:9, 2 Timothy 1:10, Titus 2:10-14, Titus 3:4-7, 1 John 4:14

in: Luke 2:4, Matthew 1:21

which: Luke 2:26, Luke 1:43, Luke 20:41, Luke 20:42, Genesis 3:15, Genesis 49:10, Psalms 2:2, Daniel 9:24-26, Matthew 1:16, Matthew 16:16, John 1:41, John 1:45, John 6:69, John 7:25-27, John 7:41, John 20:31, Acts 2:36, Acts 17:3, 1 John 5:1

the Lord: Luke 1:43, Luke 20:42-44, Acts 10:36, 1 Corinthians 15:47, Philippians 2:11, Philippians 3:8, Colossians 2:6

Reciprocal: Deuteronomy 32:43 - Rejoice 1 Kings 11:39 - not for ever 2 Kings 13:5 - a saviour Psalms 21:6 - made Psalms 97:1 - the earth Proverbs 25:25 - so Isaiah 19:20 - he shall send Isaiah 33:22 - he will Isaiah 41:10 - Fear Isaiah 41:27 - I will give Isaiah 43:11 - General Isaiah 49:1 - The Lord Jeremiah 33:14 - General Ezekiel 21:27 - until Haggai 2:7 - and the Malachi 3:1 - and Matthew 2:1 - Bethlehem Matthew 2:2 - born Matthew 7:11 - good Mark 1:1 - beginning Mark 16:15 - into Luke 1:47 - God Luke 2:7 - and wrapped Luke 2:30 - General Luke 3:6 - General Luke 8:1 - the glad Luke 20:44 - how John 1:14 - the Word John 3:17 - but John 4:1 - the Lord John 4:42 - and know John 7:28 - Ye both John 7:42 - not John 21:7 - It is Acts 2:30 - he Acts 3:26 - sent Acts 5:31 - a Saviour Acts 8:8 - General Acts 9:17 - the Lord Acts 13:23 - raised Acts 20:24 - the gospel Romans 1:1 - the gospel Romans 1:16 - the gospel Galatians 3:14 - through Ephesians 3:4 - the mystery Philippians 2:29 - with 1 Timothy 1:1 - God 1 Timothy 1:11 - glorious 1 Timothy 2:5 - the man 1 Timothy 2:15 - she Titus 1:4 - our

Verse 12

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

Reciprocal: 1 Samuel 10:7 - signs 2 Kings 19:29 - a sign Ezekiel 16:4 - nor Matthew 8:20 - the Son Luke 2:7 - and wrapped Luke 2:16 - found

Verse 13

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

Reciprocal: Genesis 2:1 - host Leviticus 9:21 - the breasts 1 Kings 6:29 - carved figures 1 Kings 18:15 - of hosts liveth 1 Chronicles 16:31 - Let the heavens Psalms 96:11 - the heavens Psalms 148:1 - Praise ye the Lord Isaiah 49:13 - O heavens Luke 2:28 - and Luke 15:6 - his John 1:51 - and the Acts 2:2 - suddenly Acts 10:3 - an

Verse 14

Glory: Luke 19:38, Psalms 69:34, Psalms 69:35, Psalms 85:9-12, Psalms 96:11-13, Isaiah 44:23, Isaiah 49:13, John 17:4, Ephesians 1:6, Ephesians 3:20, Ephesians 3:21, Philippians 2:11, Revelation 5:13

and: Luke 1:79, Isaiah 9:6, Isaiah 9:7, Isaiah 57:19, Jeremiah 23:5, Jeremiah 23:6, Micah 5:5, Zechariah 6:12, Zechariah 6:13, John 14:27, Acts 10:36, Romans 5:1, 2 Corinthians 5:18-20, Ephesians 2:14-18, Colossians 1:20, Hebrews 13:20, Hebrews 13:21

good: John 3:16, Ephesians 2:4, Ephesians 2:7, 2 Thessalonians 2:16, Titus 3:4-7, 1 John 4:9, 1 John 4:10

Reciprocal: Leviticus 23:20 - wave them Numbers 6:26 - give thee Deuteronomy 33:16 - the good 1 Kings 2:33 - his house 1 Kings 4:24 - had peace 1 Kings 6:29 - carved figures 1 Kings 18:15 - of hosts liveth 2 Kings 20:19 - peace and truth 1 Chronicles 16:31 - Let the heavens Psalms 72:7 - abundance Psalms 85:10 - righteousness Psalms 85:11 - righteousness Psalms 96:7 - Give Psalms 103:20 - Bless Psalms 148:1 - Praise ye the Lord Psalms 149:6 - the high Isaiah 55:13 - for a Isaiah 62:3 - General Isaiah 63:14 - to make Ezekiel 20:41 - and I will Nahum 1:15 - upon Haggai 2:9 - give Matthew 6:9 - Hallowed Matthew 21:9 - in the highest Mark 11:10 - in the Luke 2:28 - and Luke 15:6 - his John 16:33 - in me Acts 7:2 - The God Romans 10:15 - the gospel Romans 11:36 - to whom 1 Corinthians 14:33 - but 2 Corinthians 1:20 - unto 2 Corinthians 9:15 - Thanks Galatians 1:5 - whom Galatians 1:24 - General Ephesians 1:17 - the Father Ephesians 2:17 - and preached Philippians 4:7 - the peace 2 Thessalonians 3:16 - the Lord of 1 Timothy 1:11 - glorious Hebrews 2:10 - it Hebrews 7:2 - King of righteousness Revelation 12:12 - rejoice

Verse 15

into: Luke 24:51, 2 Kings 2:1, 2 Kings 2:11, 1 Peter 3:22

shepherds: Gr. men the shepherds

Let: Exodus 3:3, Psalms 111:2, Matthew 2:1, Matthew 2:2, Matthew 2:9-11, Matthew 12:42, John 20:1-10

Reciprocal: 2 Kings 2:12 - he saw him

Verse 16

with: Luke 1:39, Ecclesiastes 9:10

found: Luke 2:7, Luke 2:12, Luke 19:32, Luke 22:13

Reciprocal: Matthew 2:11 - they saw Matthew 8:20 - the Son Luke 19:6 - he

Verse 17

Luke 2:38, Luke 8:39, Psalms 16:9, Psalms 16:10, Psalms 66:16, Psalms 71:17, Psalms 71:18, Malachi 3:16, John 1:41-46, John 4:28, John 4:29

Verse 18

wondered: Luke 2:33, Luke 2:47, Luke 1:65, Luke 1:66, Luke 4:36, Luke 5:9, Luke 5:10, Isaiah 8:18

Verse 19

Luke 2:51, Luke 1:66, Luke 9:43, Luke 9:44, Genesis 37:11, 1 Samuel 21:12, Proverbs 4:4, Hosea 14:9

Reciprocal: Genesis 24:21 - wondering at Job 22:22 - lay up Psalms 119:11 - Thy word Proverbs 2:1 - hide Proverbs 24:32 - considered it Daniel 7:28 - but Luke 1:29 - and cast

Verse 20

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

Reciprocal: Psalms 13:5 - my heart Psalms 22:23 - glorify Matthew 2:10 - they rejoiced Luke 2:28 - and Luke 7:16 - they

Verse 21

eight: Luke 1:59, Genesis 17:12, Leviticus 12:3, Matthew 3:15, Galatians 4:4, Galatians 4:5, Philippians 2:8

his name was: Luke 1:31, Matthew 1:21, Matthew 1:25

Reciprocal: Genesis 21:4 - General Malachi 3:1 - and Luke 1:13 - thou Luke 2:39 - performed Philippians 3:5 - Circumcised Colossians 2:11 - by

Verse 22

Leviticus 12:2-6

Reciprocal: Leviticus 12:4 - General Leviticus 12:6 - a lamb Leviticus 12:8 - she be not able to bring a lamb 1 Samuel 1:22 - then 1 Samuel 1:25 - brought Luke 2:27 - to

Verse 23

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

Reciprocal: Leviticus 12:4 - General Isaiah 11:1 - of Jesse Ezekiel 20:26 - all that Hebrews 7:14 - sprang

Verse 24

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

Reciprocal: Genesis 15:9 - General Leviticus 1:14 - of fowls Leviticus 5:7 - two turtledoves Leviticus 12:8 - she be not able to bring a lamb Leviticus 14:30 - General Psalms 84:7 - strength to strength Matthew 21:12 - doves

Verse 25

just: Luke 1:6, Genesis 6:9, Job 1:1, Job 1:8, Daniel 6:22, Daniel 6:23, Micah 6:8, Acts 10:2, Acts 10:22, Acts 24:16, Titus 2:11-14

waiting: Luke 2:38, Isaiah 25:9, Isaiah 40:1, Mark 15:43

Holy Ghost: Luke 1:41, Luke 1:67, Numbers 11:25, Numbers 11:29, 2 Peter 1:21

Reciprocal: Genesis 49:18 - General Psalms 27:14 - Wait Psalms 37:37 - General Psalms 39:7 - what wait Psalms 130:5 - I wait Isaiah 30:18 - blessed Isaiah 64:4 - waiteth Micah 7:7 - wait Habakkuk 2:3 - wait Zechariah 11:11 - that waited Matthew 1:19 - a just Luke 12:36 - men Luke 23:50 - a good Luke 23:51 - waited John 14:26 - Holy Ghost Acts 2:5 - devout Acts 8:2 - devout Acts 22:12 - a devout Acts 26:7 - hope 2 Corinthians 1:5 - so Philippians 2:1 - any consolation Philippians 4:8 - are just 1 Thessalonians 1:10 - wait 1 Timothy 2:2 - all godliness Hebrews 6:18 - we might

Verse 26

it: Psalms 25:14, Amos 3:7

see death: הוים פןם טבםבפןם, to see death, is a Hebraism for to die, exactly corresponding to יראה מות. Psalms 89:49, Luke 9:27, Psalms 89:48, John 8:51, Hebrews 11:5

the Lord's: Psalms 2:2, Psalms 2:6, Isaiah 61:1, Daniel 9:24-26, John 1:41, John 4:29, John 20:31, Acts 2:36, Acts 9:20, Acts 10:38, Acts 17:3, Hebrews 1:8, Hebrews 1:9

Reciprocal: Genesis 49:1 - Gather Joshua 19:24 - General Job 11:17 - age Song of Solomon 8:1 - that thou Matthew 2:11 - they saw Matthew 16:28 - taste Matthew 22:43 - General Matthew 23:39 - Ye shall not Mark 9:1 - taste Luke 2:11 - which Luke 2:29 - according Acts 13:35 - to see 1 Corinthians 2:10 - God Ephesians 3:5 - by 1 Peter 1:12 - it

Verse 27

by: Luke 4:1, Matthew 4:1, Acts 8:29, Acts 10:19, Acts 11:12, Acts 16:7, Revelation 1:10, Revelation 17:3

the parents: Luke 2:41, Luke 2:48, Luke 2:51

to: Luke 2:22

Reciprocal: Jeremiah 32:11 - according Haggai 2:7 - and the Matthew 22:43 - General Luke 2:38 - coming Ephesians 3:5 - by

Verse 28

took: Mark 9:36, Mark 10:16

and: Luke 2:13, Luke 2:14, Luke 2:20, Luke 1:46, Luke 1:64, Luke 1:68, Psalms 32:11, Psalms 33:1, Psalms 105:1-3, Psalms 135:19, Psalms 135:20

Reciprocal: Genesis 45:28 - It is enough Joshua 22:33 - blessed Psalms 119:41 - General Isaiah 25:9 - Lo Luke 2:38 - gave John 8:56 - rejoiced Ephesians 1:3 - Blessed

Verse 29

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

according: Luke 2:26

Reciprocal: Genesis 48:21 - Behold Genesis 49:33 - and yielded Numbers 23:10 - the death 2 Samuel 19:37 - I may die Proverbs 13:12 - when Proverbs 14:32 - the righteous Proverbs 16:31 - if Daniel 12:13 - rest Matthew 13:16 - General 2 Corinthians 5:8 - and willing 2 Peter 3:14 - in peace

Verse 30

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

Reciprocal: Genesis 46:30 - General Genesis 49:10 - the gathering Exodus 15:2 - my salvation Numbers 23:10 - the death 2 Samuel 19:37 - I may die Psalms 21:6 - made Psalms 27:1 - salvation Psalms 35:3 - say Psalms 40:10 - salvation Psalms 50:23 - salvation Psalms 62:1 - from Psalms 67:2 - saving Psalms 88:1 - Lord Psalms 91:16 - show Psalms 98:2 - made Psalms 98:3 - all the ends Psalms 132:17 - I have ordained Proverbs 13:12 - when Isaiah 12:2 - God Isaiah 62:1 - the righteousness Daniel 12:13 - rest Habakkuk 3:18 - the God Matthew 13:16 - General Luke 19:9 - This day John 3:36 - see John 6:40 - seeth Acts 28:28 - the salvation Romans 2:9 - of the Jew Philippians 1:23 - a desire

Verse 31

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

Reciprocal: 2 Samuel 5:14 - Nathan Psalms 67:2 - saving Matthew 12:18 - and he Mark 16:15 - into Luke 2:10 - to Acts 15:14 - declared 2 Timothy 1:10 - now

Verse 32

light: Isaiah 9:2, Isaiah 42:6, Isaiah 42:7, Isaiah 49:6, Isaiah 60:1-3, Isaiah 60:19, Matthew 4:16, Acts 13:47, Acts 13:48, Acts 28:28, Romans 15:8, Romans 15:9

and: Psalms 85:9, Isaiah 4:2, Isaiah 45:25, Isaiah 60:19, Jeremiah 2:11, Zechariah 2:5, 1 Corinthians 1:31, Revelation 21:23

Reciprocal: Deuteronomy 10:21 - thy praise Deuteronomy 32:43 - Rejoice 1 Kings 15:4 - give him Psalms 3:3 - my Psalms 13:3 - lighten Psalms 148:14 - the praise Isaiah 11:10 - to it shall Isaiah 14:1 - the strangers Isaiah 19:24 - shall Isaiah 25:7 - he will Isaiah 28:5 - shall the Isaiah 40:5 - all flesh Isaiah 51:4 - I will make Isaiah 60:9 - because Amos 8:7 - sworn Zechariah 2:11 - many Malachi 4:2 - the Sun Matthew 12:18 - and he Mark 16:15 - into Luke 1:79 - give Luke 2:10 - to John 1:4 - the life John 4:42 - and know John 7:35 - teach John 8:12 - I am John 9:5 - long John 9:7 - and came John 11:52 - not John 12:46 - am Acts 11:1 - the Gentiles Acts 15:14 - declared Acts 26:18 - and to Acts 26:23 - and should Romans 4:9 - Cometh 1 Timothy 3:16 - preached 2 Timothy 1:10 - now 1 Peter 2:7 - precious

Verse 33

Luke 2:48, Luke 1:65, Luke 1:66, Isaiah 8:18

Reciprocal: Luke 2:18 - wondered

Verse 34

blessed: Genesis 14:19, Genesis 47:7, Exodus 39:43, Leviticus 9:22, Leviticus 9:23, Hebrews 7:1, Hebrews 7:7

set: Isaiah 8:14, Isaiah 8:15, Hosea 14:9, Matthew 21:44, John 3:20, John 9:29, Romans 9:32, 1 Corinthians 1:23, 2 Corinthians 2:15, 1 Peter 2:7

and rising: Acts 2:36-41, Acts 3:15-19, Acts 6:7, Acts 9:1-20

for a: Psalms 22:6-8, Psalms 69:9-12, Isaiah 8:18, Matthew 11:19, Matthew 26:65-67, Matthew 27:40-45, Matthew 27:63, John 5:18, John 8:48-52, John 9:24-28, Acts 4:26, Acts 13:45, Acts 17:6, Acts 24:5, Acts 28:22, 1 Corinthians 1:23, Hebrews 12:1-3, 1 Peter 4:14

Reciprocal: Genesis 27:4 - that my Joshua 22:6 - General 2 Samuel 19:39 - blessed Psalms 37:24 - Though Psalms 71:7 - as a wonder Isaiah 66:19 - I will set Jeremiah 15:10 - a man Ezekiel 3:20 - and I lay Ezekiel 4:3 - This Malachi 3:2 - who may abide Matthew 11:6 - whosoever Matthew 13:57 - they Mark 6:3 - offended Luke 7:23 - General John 9:39 - For John 15:20 - word Acts 14:4 - the multitude 2 Corinthians 2:16 - the savour of death Hebrews 12:3 - contradiction 1 Peter 2:8 - a stone

Verse 35

a sword: Psalms 42:10, John 19:25

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

Reciprocal: 2 Kings 4:20 - and then died Matthew 13:57 - they 1 Corinthians 3:13 - shall be revealed

Verse 36

a prophetess: Exodus 15:20, Judges 4:4, 2 Kings 22:14, Acts 2:18, Acts 21:9, 1 Corinthians 12:1

Aser: Genesis 30:13, Asher, Revelation 7:6

she: Job 5:26, Psalms 92:14

Reciprocal: 2 Chronicles 34:22 - the prophetess Ezekiel 13:17 - prophesy Acts 26:7 - instantly 1 Corinthians 7:34 - careth 1 Corinthians 11:5 - or 1 Timothy 5:9 - under

Verse 37

which: Exodus 38:8, 1 Samuel 2:2, Psalms 23:6, Psalms 27:4, Psalms 84:4, Psalms 84:10, Psalms 92:13, Psalms 135:1, Psalms 135:2, Revelation 3:12

but: Psalms 22:2, Acts 26:7, 1 Timothy 5:5, Revelation 7:15

Reciprocal: Numbers 30:9 - General Ezra 8:23 - we fasted Nehemiah 1:6 - day and night Psalms 1:2 - day Psalms 86:3 - for I Psalms 88:1 - I have Psalms 134:1 - which by night Proverbs 16:31 - if Daniel 9:3 - with Matthew 6:16 - when Luke 18:7 - which Acts 13:2 - fasted 1 Corinthians 7:34 - careth 1 Thessalonians 2:9 - night 1 Thessalonians 3:10 - Night 1 Timothy 5:3 - indeed 1 Timothy 5:9 - under 2 Timothy 1:3 - night 1 Peter 3:5 - who

Verse 38

coming: Luke 2:27

gave: Luke 2:28-32, Luke 1:46-56, Luke 1:64-66, 2 Corinthians 9:15, Ephesians 1:3

looked: Luke 2:25, Luke 23:51, Luke 24:21, Mark 15:43

Jerusalem: or, Israel

Reciprocal: Psalms 27:14 - Wait Psalms 130:5 - I wait Proverbs 16:31 - if Song of Solomon 8:1 - that thou Isaiah 8:17 - I will look Zechariah 11:11 - that waited Malachi 3:1 - and Malachi 3:16 - spake Matthew 2:11 - they saw Luke 2:17 - General John 1:41 - first Acts 26:7 - hope

Verse 39

performed: Luke 2:21-24, Luke 1:6, Deuteronomy 12:32, Matthew 3:15, Galatians 4:4, Galatians 4:5

they returned: Luke 2:4, Matthew 2:22, Matthew 2:23

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 se 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.

Reciprocal: 2 Chronicles 34:14 - the law Isaiah 53:2 - he shall grow Luke 2:51 - came Luke 4:16 - to John 1:31 - I knew John 7:28 - Ye both

Verse 40

the child: Luke 2:52, Judges 13:24, 1 Samuel 2:18, 1 Samuel 2:26, 1 Samuel 3:19, Psalms 22:9, Isaiah 53:1, Isaiah 53:2

strong: Luke 1:80, Ephesians 6:10, 2 Timothy 2:1

filled: Luke 2:47, Luke 2:52, Isaiah 11:1-5, Colossians 2:2, Colossians 2:3

the grace: Psalms 45:2, John 1:14, Acts 4:33

Reciprocal: Genesis 21:20 - God 1 Samuel 2:21 - grew Psalms 22:10 - cast Psalms 71:5 - my trust Ecclesiastes 12:1 - Remember Isaiah 7:15 - know Ezekiel 28:12 - full Luke 1:66 - And the 2 Timothy 3:15 - from

Verse 41

am 4012, ad 8

went: Exodus 23:14-17, Exodus 34:23, Deuteronomy 12:5-7, Deuteronomy 12:11, Deuteronomy 12:18, Deuteronomy 16:1-8, Deuteronomy 16:16, 1 Samuel 1:3, 1 Samuel 1:21

the: Exodus 12:14, Leviticus 23:5, Numbers 28:16, John 2:13, John 6:4, John 11:55, John 13:1

Reciprocal: 1 Samuel 1:22 - then Luke 2:27 - the parents

Verse 42

Reciprocal: Exodus 23:17 - General 1 Samuel 1:22 - then Luke 4:16 - as John 4:45 - for

Verse 43

2 Chronicles 30:21-23, 2 Chronicles 25:17

Verse 44

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

Reciprocal: Luke 2:46 - after

Verse 45

Reciprocal: Luke 2:46 - after

Verse 46

after: Luke 2:44, Luke 2:45, 1 Kings 12:5, 1 Kings 12:12, Matthew 12:40, Matthew 16:21, Matthew 27:63, Matthew 27:64

the doctors: Luke 5:17, Acts 5:34

both: Isaiah 49:1, Isaiah 49:2, Isaiah 50:4

Reciprocal: Deuteronomy 33:3 - they sat 2 Kings 4:38 - were sitting Psalms 26:8 - Lord Psalms 84:10 - For Proverbs 20:11 - General Ezekiel 20:1 - and sat Haggai 2:7 - and the Malachi 3:1 - and Luke 8:35 - sitting Luke 10:39 - which Acts 22:3 - at

Verse 47

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

Reciprocal: Proverbs 20:11 - General Isaiah 52:14 - many Matthew 22:33 - they Luke 2:18 - wondered Luke 2:40 - filled

Verse 48

Reciprocal: Matthew 1:16 - Joseph Luke 2:27 - the parents Luke 2:33 - General Luke 2:49 - my

Verse 49

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

Reciprocal: Exodus 34:29 - wist Psalms 26:8 - Lord Matthew 12:48 - Who is Mark 1:38 - for Mark 3:33 - Who John 2:4 - what John 4:4 - General

Verse 50

Luke 9:45, Luke 18:34

Reciprocal: Mark 9:10 - they Mark 9:32 - they

Verse 51

came: Luke 2:39

and was: Matthew 3:15, Mark 6:3, Ephesians 5:21, Ephesians 6:1, Ephesians 6:2, 1 Peter 2:21

kept: Luke 2:19, Genesis 37:11, Daniel 7:28

Reciprocal: Genesis 24:21 - wondering at Deuteronomy 6:6 - shall be 1 Samuel 21:12 - laid up Job 22:22 - lay up Psalms 119:11 - Thy word Proverbs 2:1 - hide Proverbs 24:32 - considered it Isaiah 53:2 - he shall grow Mark 9:10 - they Luke 1:29 - and cast Luke 1:66 - laid Luke 2:27 - the parents Luke 4:16 - to Luke 9:44 - these Luke 18:37 - Jesus John 7:28 - Ye both Colossians 3:16 - dwell 1 Timothy 5:4 - learn

Verse 52

Jesus: Luke 2:40, Luke 1:80, 1 Samuel 2:26

stature: or, age

and in: Proverbs 3:3, Proverbs 3:4, Acts 7:9, Acts 7:10, Romans 14:18

Reciprocal: Judges 13:24 - the child 1 Samuel 2:21 - grew 1 Samuel 3:19 - grew 2 Samuel 5:10 - General Psalms 22:10 - cast Proverbs 13:15 - Good Isaiah 7:15 - know Isaiah 11:3 - shall make him Isaiah 53:2 - he shall grow Matthew 12:48 - Who is Acts 2:47 - having Acts 4:33 - grace