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Luke 2

Luke 2:5

The Birth of Jesus · Luke 2:1–7
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Translations

Modern
He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to him in marriage and was expecting a child.
Traditional
To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.
Literal
…to register with Mary, the one betrothed to him, she being pregnant.
Latin
…ut profiteretur cum Maria desponsata sibi uxore prægnante.

Original

Greek
English
He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to him in marriage and was expecting a child.

Notes

Luke 2:5

Mary, who was pledged to him in marriage: See study note on 1:27.

Luke 2:1–7

After describing the birth of John, Luke gives a similar account of the birth of Jesus. Luke emphasizes the lowliness (very humble condition) of the birth of Jesus. Although Jesus was the Messiah (God’s chosen king and deliverer), he entered the world in humble circumstances.

Events

Parallels

Matthew 1:18–25

People

Mary: Mother of Jesus; wife of Joseph

Glossary

Bethlehem Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of the Acts of the Apostles Genealogy of Jesus Christ Joseph Luke, Gospel of Marriage, Marriage Customs Mary Travel Virgin Birth of Jesus

Topics

Jesus, the Christ: Birth of (At Bethlehem) Jesus, the Christ: Incarnation of Mary: The Mother of Jesus Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Being Born in Bethlehem of Judea: Fulfilled The Humility of Christ: Exhibited in His: Birth Tribute (Taxes): from Conquered Nations Tribute: Roman: Persons Enroled For, in the Native Place of Their Tribe