51 He went down to Nazareth with them, and was continually submissive and obedient to them; and His mother treasured all these things in her heart. LK 2:2 (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) Luke 2 - Amplified Bible The Birth of Jesus 1. Amplified© Bible; Luke 2 Luke 2. Read full chapter. (B) 12 And this will be a sign for you [by which you will recognize Him]: you will find a Baby wrapped in [swaddling] cloths and lying in a manger.”(C) 13 Then suddenly there appeared with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host (angelic army) praising God and saying, 14 “Glory to God in the highest [heaven],And on earth peace among men with whom He is well-pleased.”. 46 After three days they found Him [came upon Him] in the [m][court of the] temple, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions. Wrapping the baby in strips of cloth was intended to strengthen the back and bones for good growth. Luke 2:10 I.e. 2 Now in those days a decree went out from [the emperor] [a]Caesar Augustus, that all the inhabited world (the Roman Empire) should be [b]registered [in a census]. 33 And His [legal] father and [His] mother were marveling at what was said about Him. Luke 2:7 This was customary among the Jews, and quite comfortable and protective for the baby. This daily newsletter provides a starting point for personal study, and gives valuable … Luke 2:7 I.e. Luke 2:5 See note 1:27. 40 And the Child continued to grow and become strong [in spirit], filled with wisdom; and the grace (favor, spiritual blessing) of God was upon Him.(K). 1 Now Jesus, full of [and in perfect communication with] the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness 2 for forty days, being tempted by the devil. The Amplified Bible Luke 2:27 And prompted by the [Holy] Spirit, he came into the temple [ enclosure]; and when the parents brought in the little child Jesus to … 46 Three days later they found Him in the [court of the] temple, sitting among the teachers, both listening to them and asking them questions. 2 (This was the first census that took place while 2:2 Or This census took place before Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 19 But Mary treasured all these things, giving careful thought to them and pondering them in her heart. 3 And all the people were going to be registered, each to his own city or town. Gentiles as well as Jews. 29 And now, Lord, You are releasing Your servant to depart (leave this world) in peace, according to Your word. 39 And when they had done everything [in connection with Jesus’ birth] according to the Law of the Lord, they went back to Galilee, to their own city, Nazareth. 3 All went to their own towns to be registered. In the same region there were shepherds staying out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. d.14) Rome entered the period of peace and prosperity known as the Pax Romana. Wrapping the baby in strips of cloth was intended to strengthen the back and bones for good growth. 3 And all the people were on their way to register for the census, each to his own city. 27 Prompted by the Spirit, he came into the temple [enclosure]; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, [h]to do for Him the custom required by the Law, 28 Simeon took Him into his arms, and blessed and praised and thanked God, and said, 29 “Now, Lord, You are releasing Your bond-servant to leave [this world] in peace,According to Your word;30 For my eyes have seen Your Salvation,(G)31 Which You have prepared in the presence of all peoples,32 A Light for revelation to the Gentiles [to disclose what was previously unknown],And [to bring] the praise and honor and glory of Your people Israel.”(H), 33 And His [legal] father and His mother were amazed at what was said about Him. burn incense [on the altar of incense]. Luke 2:11-14 King James Version (KJV). Luke 2 Amplified Bible (AMP) Jesus’ Birth in Bethlehem. 2 And they found the stone rolled back from the tomb, 3 But when they went inside, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. Amplified Compact Holy Bible--soft leather-look, camel/burgundy, Amplified Large-Print Bible--bonded leather, burgundy, Amplified Thinline Holy Bible--bonded leather, black (indexed), Amplified Holy Bible: Captures the Full Meaning Behind the Original Greek and Hebrew - eBook. 9 And behold, an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the glory of the Lord flashed and shone all about them, and they were terribly frightened. Nazareth of Galilee was about 65 miles north of Jerusalem. Under Augustus’ intelligent leadership (27 b.c.-a.d.14) Rome entered the period of peace and prosperity known as the Pax Romana. 49 And He said to them, How is it that you had to look for Me? Font Size. And He answered, "Why did you have to look for Me? 52 And Jesus kept increasing in wisdom and in stature, and in favor with God and men.(M). 1 Now in those days a decree went out from [the emperor] Caesar Augustus, that all the inhabited world (the Roman Empire) should be registered [in a census]. Luke 2:7 This was customary among the Jews, and quite comfortable and protective for the baby. Wrapping the baby in strips of cloth was intended to strengthen the back and bones for good growth. Cross references. She did not go out from the temple [l]enclosure, but was worshiping night and day with fasting and prayer. 2 In those days it occurred that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that the whole [a]Roman empire should be registered. 3 And everyone went to their own town to register. This was customary among the Jews, and quite comfortable and protective for the baby. Luke 2:5 See note 1:27. 18 And all who heard it were astounded and marveled at what the shepherds told them. normally a once-in-a-lifetime privilege for a priest. “Glory to God in the highest [heaven], And on earth peace among men with whom He is well-pleased.” Luke 2:25 A Messianic title. Gentiles as well as Jews. Luke 2:8 New King James Version (NKJV) Glory in the Highest. The Amplified Bible Luke 2. Jump to: Luke 2:7 I.e. Luke 2:7 This was customary among the Jews, and quite comfortable and protective for the baby. 2 In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the world should be registered. Luke 2:7 I.e. Luke 2:5 See note 1:27. This daily newsletter provides a starting point for personal study, and gives valuable … 21 And at the end of eight days, when [the Baby] was to be circumcised, He was called Jesus, the name given by the angel before He was conceived in the womb. Jesus’ Birth In Bethlehem. 2 Now in those days a decree went out from [the emperor] Caesar Augustus, that all the inhabited world (the Roman Empire) should be registered [in a census]. Luke 2:25 A Messianic title. Now His parents did not know this, 44 but supposed Him to be in the caravan, and traveled a day’s journey; and [then] they began searching [anxiously] for Him among their relatives and acquaintances. 8 And in that vicinity there were shepherds living [out under the open sky] in the field, watching [in shifts] over their flock by night. 22 And when the time for their purification [the mother’s purification and the Baby’s dedication] came according to the Law of Moses, they brought Him up to Jerusalem to present Him to the Lord—(D), 23 As it is written in the Law of the Lord, Every [firstborn] male that opens the womb shall be set apart and dedicated and called holy to the Lord—(E), 24 And [they came also] to offer a sacrifice according to what is said in the Law of the Lord: a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons.(F). Luke 2:10 I.e. 30 For with my [own] eyes I have seen Your Salvation,(G). 11 For to you is born this day in the town of David a Savior, Who is Christ (the Messiah) the Lord! Luke 2:7 This was customary among the Jews, and quite comfortable and protective for the baby. Copyright © 1954, 1958, 1962, 1964, 1965, 1987 by The Lockman Foundation, Amplified Bible, Classic Edition (AMPC), Battlefield of the Mind Bible: Renew Your Mind Through the Power of God's Word - Slightly Imperfect, Amplified Study Bible--soft leather-look, purple (indexed), Amplified Study Bible--soft leather-look, purple. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people. Jesus' Birth in Bethlehem 1 Now in those days a decree went out from [the emperor] [a] Caesar Augustus, that all the inhabited world (the Roman Empire) should be [b] registered [in a census]. [Isa. 35 And a sword will pierce through your own soul also—that the secret thoughts and purposes of many hearts may be brought out and disclosed. 39 And when they had done everything according to the Law of the Lord, they went back into Galilee to their own town, Nazareth. 1 In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. Did you not know that I had to be in My Father's house?" Amplified Bible (AMP), And on earth peace among men with whom He is well-pleased.”, male that opens the womb shall be called holy, a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons. Luke 2:25 A Messianic title. 21 At the end of eight days, when He was to be circumcised, He was named Jesus, the name given [to Him] by the angel [Gabriel] before He was conceived in the womb. 19 But Mary was keeping [h]within herself all these things ([i]sayings), weighing and pondering them in her heart. 4 So Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the city of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David, 5 in order to register with Mary, who was [c]betrothed to him, and was with child. Luke 3. Wrapping the baby in strips of cloth was intended to strengthen the back and bones for good growth. Luke 2:25 A Messianic title. 14 Glory to God in the highest [heaven], and on earth peace among men with whom He is well pleased [[e]men of goodwill, of His favor]. Luke 2:1-20 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) The Birth of Jesus. Luke 2:5 See note 1:27. 31 Which You have ordained and prepared before (in the presence of) all peoples, 32 A Light for [k]revelation to the Gentiles [to disclose what was before unknown] and [to bring] praise and honor and glory to Your people Israel.(H). 47 All who heard Him were amazed by His intelligence and His understanding and His answers. 40 And the Child grew and became strong in spirit, filled with wisdom; and the grace (favor and spiritual blessing) of God was upon Him. Luke 2:5 See note 1:27. 2 This was the first census taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. She was very old, and had lived with her husband for seven years after her marriage,(J) 37 and then as a widow to the age of eighty-four. Luke 2:7 I.e. 27 And prompted by the [Holy] Spirit, he came into the temple [[j]enclosure]; and when the parents brought in the little child Jesus to do for Him what was customary according to the Law. 17 And when they had seen this, they made known what had been told them about this Child, 18 and all who heard it were astounded and wondered at what the shepherds told them. This daily newsletter provides a starting point for personal study, and gives valuable … Footnotes. 6 And while they were there, the time came for her delivery. Luke 2 Amplified Bible: Par Jesus’ Birth in Bethlehem. feeding trough for animals. 50 But they did not comprehend what He was saying to them. Luke 2:1 Augustus, Rome’s first and possibly greatest emperor was born Gaius Octavius in 63 b.c.He was the great-nephew, adopted son and heir of the dictator, Julius Caesar. 1954, 1958, 1962, 1964, 1965, 1987 by The Lockman Foundation Luke 2:25 A Messianic title. 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