Thematic Bible




Luke 2:1 (show verse)

Now it happened in those days, that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be enrolled.

Luke 2:2 (show verse)

This was the first enrollment made when Quirinius was governor of Syria.

Luke 2:3 (show verse)

All went to enroll themselves, everyone to his own city.

Luke 2:4 (show verse)

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

Luke 2:5 (show verse)

to enroll himself with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him, being pregnant.

Luke 2:6 (show verse)

It happened, while they were there, that the day had come that she should give birth.

Luke 2:7 (show verse)

She brought forth her firstborn son, and she wrapped him in bands of cloth, and placed him in a feeding trough, because there was no room for them in the inn.

Luke 2:8 (show verse)

There were shepherds in the same country staying in the field, and keeping watch by night over their flock.

Luke 2:9 (show verse)

And suddenly an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.

Luke 2:10 (show verse)

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

Luke 2:11 (show verse)

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

Luke 2:12 (show verse)

This is the sign to you: you will find a baby wrapped in strips of cloth, lying in a feeding trough."

Luke 2:13 (show verse)

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, good will toward mankind."

Luke 2:15 (show verse)

It happened, when the angels went away from them into the sky, that the men, the shepherds, said one to another, "Let us go to Bethlehem, now, and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us."

Luke 2:16 (show verse)

They came with haste, and found both Mary and Joseph, and the baby was lying in the feeding trough.

Luke 2:17 (show verse)

When they saw it, they publicized widely the saying which was spoken to them about this child.

Luke 2:18 (show verse)

All who heard it wondered at the things which were spoken to them by the shepherds.

Luke 2:19 (show verse)

But Mary kept all these sayings, pondering them in her heart.

Luke 2:20 (show verse)

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

Luke 2:21 (show verse)

When eight days were fulfilled to circumcise him, his name was called Jesus, which was given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.

Luke 2:22 (show verse)

When the days of their purification according to the Law of Moses were fulfilled, 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 that which is said in the Law of the Lord, "A pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons."

Luke 2:25 (show verse)

At that time there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. This man was righteous and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on 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)

It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he should not see death before he had seen the Lord's Messiah.

Luke 2:27 (show verse)

He came in the Spirit into the temple. When the parents brought in the child, Jesus, that they might do concerning him according to the requirement of the Law,

Luke 2:28 (show verse)

then he received him into his arms, and blessed God, and said,

Luke 2:29 (show verse)

"Now you are releasing your servant, Sovereign Lord, according to your word, in peace;

Luke 2:30 (show verse)

for my eyes have seen your salvation,

Luke 2:31 (show verse)

which you have prepared before the face of all peoples;

Luke 2:32 (show verse)

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

Luke 2:33 (show verse)

And his father and his mother were marveling at the things which were spoken concerning him,

Luke 2:34 (show verse)

and Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary, his mother, "Look, this child is set for the falling and the rising of many in Israel, and for a sign which is spoken against.

Luke 2:35 (show verse)

Yes, a sword will pierce through your own soul, that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed."

Luke 2:36 (show verse)

There was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Penuel, of the tribe of Asher (she was of a great age, having lived with a husband seven years from her virginity,

Luke 2:37 (show verse)

and she had been a widow for about eighty-four years), who did not depart from the temple, worshipping with fastings and petitions night and day.

Luke 2:38 (show verse)

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

Luke 2:39 (show verse)

When they had accomplished all things that were according to the Law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city, Nazareth.

Luke 2:40 (show verse)

The child was growing, and was becoming strong, being filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon him.

Luke 2:41 (show verse)

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

Luke 2:42 (show verse)

When he was twelve years old, they went up according to the custom of the feast,

Luke 2:43 (show verse)

and when they had fulfilled the days, 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 looked for him among their relatives and acquaintances.

Luke 2:45 (show verse)

When they did not find him, they returned to Jerusalem, looking for him.

Luke 2:46 (show verse)

It happened after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, both listening to them, and asking them questions.

Luke 2:47 (show verse)

All who heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers.

Luke 2:48 (show verse)

When they saw him, they were astonished, and his mother said to him, "Son, why have you treated us this way? Look, your father and I were anxiously looking for you."

Luke 2:49 (show verse)

He said to them, "Why were you looking for me? Did you not know that I must be doing the works of my Father?"

Luke 2:50 (show verse)

They did not understand the saying which he spoke to them.

Luke 2:51 (show verse)

And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth. He was subject to them, and his mother kept all these sayings in her heart.

Luke 2:52 (show verse)

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