Translations
Modern
While they were there, the time came for her Child to be born.
Traditional
And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.
Literal
And it came to pass, in their being there, that the days of her giving birth were fulfilled.
Latin
Factum est autem, cum essent ibi, impleti sunt dies ut pareret.
Original
Greek
English
While they were there, the time came for her Child to be born.
Notes
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.
Theme notes and profiles
Mary, Mother of Jesus Angels The Birth of Christ The Blessings of Jesus
Events
- Birth of Jesusc. 4 BC
Parallels
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 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