Thematic Bible




Luke 2:1 (show verse)

Now it happened that in those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus to register all the empire.

Luke 2:2 (show verse)

(This first registration took place [when] Quirinius was governor of Syria.)

Luke 2:3 (show verse)

And everyone went to be registered, each one to his own town.

Luke 2:4 (show verse)

So Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family line of David,

Luke 2:5 (show verse)

to be registered together with Mary, who was legally promised in marriage to him [and] was pregnant.

Luke 2:6 (show verse)

And it happened that while they were there, {the time came} for her to give birth.

Luke 2:7 (show verse)

And she gave birth to her firstborn son, and wrapped him in strips of cloth and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.

Luke 2:8 (show verse)

And there were shepherds in the same region, living out of doors and keeping watch, guarding over their flock by night.

Luke 2:9 (show verse)

And an angel of the Lord stood near them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and {they were terribly frightened}.

Luke 2:10 (show verse)

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

Luke 2:11 (show verse)

that today a Savior, who is Christ the Lord, was born for you in the city of David.

Luke 2:12 (show verse)

And this will be the sign for you: you will find the baby wrapped in strips of cloth and lying in a manger."

Luke 2:13 (show verse)

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

Luke 2:14 (show verse)

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

Luke 2:15 (show verse)

And it happened that when the angels had departed from them into heaven, the shepherds began to say to one another, "Let us go now to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has revealed to us!"

Luke 2:16 (show verse)

And they went hurrying and found both Mary and Joseph, and the baby who was lying in the manger.

Luke 2:17 (show verse)

And [when they] saw [it], they made known the statement that had been told to them about this child.

Luke 2:18 (show verse)

And all who heard [it] were astonished concerning what had been said to them by the shepherds.

Luke 2:19 (show verse)

But Mary treasured up all these words, pondering [them] in her heart.

Luke 2:20 (show verse)

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

Luke 2:21 (show verse)

And when eight days were completed {so that he could be circumcised}, he was named Jesus, his name [that] [he] was called by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.

Luke 2:22 (show verse)

And when the days of their purification were completed according to the law of Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present [him] to the Lord

Luke 2:23 (show verse)

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

Luke 2:24 (show verse)

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

Luke 2:25 (show verse)

And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem {whose name was} Simeon, and this man [was] righteous and devout, looking forward to 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 would see the Lord's Christ.

Luke 2:27 (show verse)

And he came in the Spirit into the temple, and when the parents brought in the child Jesus so that they could do for him according to what was customary under the law,

Luke 2:28 (show verse)

he took him in [his] arms and praised God and said,

Luke 2:29 (show verse)

"Now dismiss your slave in peace, Lord, according to your word.

Luke 2:30 (show verse)

For my eyes have seen your salvation

Luke 2:31 (show verse)

that you have prepared in the presence of all the peoples,

Luke 2:32 (show verse)

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

Luke 2:33 (show verse)

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

Luke 2:34 (show verse)

And Simeon blessed them and said to his mother Mary, "Behold, this child is appointed for the fall and rise of many in Israel, and for a sign that is opposed--

Luke 2:35 (show verse)

and a sword will pierce your own soul also, so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed!"

Luke 2:36 (show verse)

And there was a prophetess, Anna the daughter of Phanuel of the tribe of Asher (she was advanced {in years}, having lived with [her] husband seven years {after her marriage},

Luke 2:37 (show verse)

and herself [as] a widow up to eighty-four years) who did not depart from the temple with fastings and prayers, serving night and day.

Luke 2:38 (show verse)

And at [that] same hour she approached [and] began to give thanks to God, and to speak about him to all those who were waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem.

Luke 2:39 (show verse)

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

Luke 2:40 (show verse)

And the child was growing and becoming strong, filled with wisdom, and the favor of God was upon him.

Luke 2:41 (show verse)

And his parents went every year to Jerusalem for the feast of the Passover.

Luke 2:42 (show verse)

And when he was twelve years [old], they went up according to the custom of the feast.

Luke 2:43 (show verse)

And [after] the days were completed, while they were returning, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem. And his parents did not know [it],

Luke 2:44 (show verse)

but believing him to be in the group of travelers, they went a day's journey. And they began searching for him among [their] relatives and [their] acquaintances,

Luke 2:45 (show verse)

and [when they] did not find [him], they returned to Jerusalem to search for him.

Luke 2:46 (show verse)

And it happened that after three days they found him in the temple [courts], sitting in the midst of the teachers and listening to them and asking them [questions].

Luke 2:47 (show verse)

And all who heard him were amazed at his insight and [his] answers.

Luke 2:48 (show verse)

And [when they] saw him, they were astounded and his mother said to him, "Child, why have you done this to us? Look, your father and I have been searching for you anxiously!"

Luke 2:49 (show verse)

And he said to them, "{Why} were you searching for me? Did you not know that it was necessary [for] me to be in the [house] of my Father?"

Luke 2:50 (show verse)

And they did not understand the statement that he spoke to them.

Luke 2:51 (show verse)

And he went down with them and came to Nazareth, and was submitting to them. And his mother treasured all these things in her heart.

Luke 2:52 (show verse)

And Jesus was advancing in wisdom and stature and in favor with God and [with] people.