Thematic Bible




Luke 2:1 (show verse)

In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that a census should be taken of all the world.

Luke 2:2 (show verse)

This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.

Luke 2:3 (show verse)

And all went to be registered, everyone to his own city.

Luke 2:4 (show verse)

And Josnt 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 lineage of David,

Luke 2:5 (show verse)

to be registered with Mary, his betrothed wife, who was with child.

Luke 2:6 (show verse)

And while they were there, the time came for her to be delivered.

Luke 2:7 (show verse)

And she gave birth to her first-born son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths, and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.

Luke 2:8 (show verse)

And in that region there were shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night.

Luke 2:9 (show verse)

And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with fear.

Luke 2:10 (show verse)

Then the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be to all the people.

Luke 2:11 (show verse)

For to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.

Luke 2:12 (show verse)

And this will be a sign to you: you will find a babe wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger."

Luke 2:13 (show verse)

And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying,

Luke 2:14 (show verse)

"Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among men with whom he is pleased!"

Luke 2:15 (show verse)

When the angels had gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, "Let us go over to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us."

Luke 2:16 (show verse)

And they went with haste, and found Mary and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.

Luke 2:17 (show verse)

Now when they had seen him, they made widely known the saying which had been told them concerning this child.

Luke 2:18 (show verse)

And all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds told them.

Luke 2:19 (show verse)

But Mary kept all these things and pondered them in her heart.

Luke 2:20 (show verse)

Then the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it had been told them.

Luke 2:21 (show verse)

And at the end of eight days, when he was circumcised, he was called Jesus, the name given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.

Luke 2:22 (show verse)

And when the time of their purification according to the law of Moses was completed, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord

Luke 2:23 (show verse)

(as it is written in the law of the Lord, "Every male who opens the womb shall be called holy to the Lord"),

Luke 2:24 (show verse)

and to offer a sacrifice according to what is said in the law of the Lord, "a pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons."

Luke 2:25 (show verse)

Now there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
Character » Of saints » Just
Character of saints » Just
Delayed blessings » Messiah
Faith » Instances of » Simeon, when he saw jesus in the temple courtyard
God » Voice of select readings » Waiting for
Holy spirit » Examples of men receiving the gift of, under the old dispensation » Saul's messengers
Holy spirit » Old testament reference to » Saul's messengers
Holy spirit » Inspiration of » The prophets » Simeon
Holy spirit » Believers in the early church baptized with » Simeon
Holy spirit » Baptism of » Simeon
Jesus Christ » History of » Is presented in the temple (in jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » Names of » Consolation of israel
Jews, the » Christ » Expected by
Joseph » Husband of mary » Presents jesus in the temple
Names » Of Christ » Consolation of israel
Obedience » Instances of » Simeon
Patience » In waiting for God
Patience » Exemplified » Simeon
Patience » Instances of » Simeon
Piety » Examples of piety » Simeon
Power » Of the holy spirit examples of men receiving the gift of, under the old dispensation » Saul's messengers
Power » Believers in the early church baptized with » Simeon
Religion » Instances of outstanding religious persons » Simeon
Religion » Examples of piety » Simeon
Simeon » Devout man » Jerusalem » Blesses jesus (when an infant) in the temple
Simeon » A devout man who blessed Christ
Spirit » Examples of men receiving the gift of, under the old dispensation » Saul's messengers
Spirit » Believers in the early church baptized with » Simeon
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Jesus brought to, according to the law and custom
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Simeon blesses the infant jesus in
True religion » Examples of piety » Simeon
Waiting » For the consolation of israel
Waiting upon God » For » The consolation of israel

Luke 2:26 (show verse)

And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord's Christ.

Luke 2:27 (show verse)

So he came by the Spirit into the temple. And when the parents brought in the Child Jesus, to do for him according to the custom of the law,

Luke 2:28 (show verse)

he took him up in his arms and blessed God, and said:

Luke 2:29 (show verse)

"Lord, now you are letting your servant depart in peace, according to your word;

Luke 2:30 (show verse)

for my eyes have seen your salvation

Luke 2:31 (show verse)

which you have prepared in the presence of all peoples,

Luke 2:32 (show verse)

a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to your people Israel."

Luke 2:33 (show verse)

And his father and his mother marveled at what was said about him.

Luke 2:34 (show verse)

Then Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary his mother, "Behold, this child is destined for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign that will be spoken against

Luke 2:35 (show verse)

(and a sword will pierce through your own soul also), so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed."

Luke 2:36 (show verse)

And there was a prophetess, Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was of a great age, and had lived with her husband seven years from her virginity,

Luke 2:37 (show verse)

and as a widow till she was eighty-four. She did not depart from the temple, but worshipped with fasting and prayer night and day.

Luke 2:38 (show verse)

And coming up at that very hour she gave thanks to God, and spoke of him to all who were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem.

Luke 2:39 (show verse)

And when they had performed everything according to the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own city, Nazareth.

Luke 2:40 (show verse)

And the child grew and became strong; he was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon him.

Luke 2:41 (show verse)

His parents went to Jerusalem every year at the Feast of the Passover.

Luke 2:42 (show verse)

And when he was twelve years old, they went up to the Feast, according to the custom.

Luke 2:43 (show verse)

And when the feast was over, as they were returning, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem. His parents did not know it,

Luke 2:44 (show verse)

but supposing him to be in the company, they went a day's journey, and they sought him among their relatives and acquaintances.

Luke 2:45 (show verse)

And when they did not find him, they returned to Jerusalem, seeking him.

Luke 2:46 (show verse)

After three days they found him in the temple, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions.

Luke 2:47 (show verse)

And all who heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers.

Luke 2:48 (show verse)

And when they saw him they were astonished; and his mother said to him, "Son, why have you treated us so? Behold, your father and I have been looking for you anxiously."

Luke 2:49 (show verse)

And he said to them, "Why did you seek me? Did you not know that I must be in my Father's house?"

Luke 2:50 (show verse)

But they did not understand the saying which he spoke to them.

Luke 2:51 (show verse)

Then he went down with them and came to Nazareth, and was obedient to them, but his mother kept all these things in her heart.

Luke 2:52 (show verse)

And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.