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Luke

Lukechapter 2

52 verses · ASV

This chapter sends 564 cross-references outward and receives 615 — heaviest partner: Luke.

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Chapter summary

Bethlehem birth under Augustus's decree; manger and swaddling clothes. Angels and shepherds — 'glory to God in the highest.' Circumcision and naming; Simeon's Nunc dimittis; Anna the prophetess. The twelve-year-old Jesus in the temple — 'wist ye not that I must be about my Father's business?'

Drafted from Matthew Henry, Calvin, Gill, Clarke, JFB, and Barnes.

Context

Gospel · Lukesee the Luke overview for the book's full setting.