Thematic Bible




Luke 2:1 (show verse)

Just at this time an edict was issued by Caesar Augustus for the registration of the whole Empire.

Luke 2:2 (show verse)

It was the first registration made during the governorship of Quirinius in Syria;

Luke 2:3 (show verse)

and all went to be registered--every one to the town to which he belonged.

Luke 2:4 (show verse)

So Joseph went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to Judaea, to David's town of Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David,

Luke 2:5 (show verse)

to have himself registered together with Mary, who was betrothed to him and was with child.

Luke 2:6 (show verse)

But while they were there, her full time came,

Luke 2:7 (show verse)

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

Luke 2:8 (show verse)

Now there were shepherds in the same part of the country, keeping watch over their sheep by night in the open fields,

Luke 2:9 (show verse)

when suddenly an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the glory of the Lord shone round them; and they were filled with terror.

Luke 2:10 (show verse)

But the angel said to them, "Put away all fear; for I am bringing you good news of great joy--joy for all the People.

Luke 2:11 (show verse)

For a Saviour who is the Anointed Lord is born to you to-day, in the town of David.

Luke 2:12 (show verse)

And this is the token for you: you will find a babe wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger."

Luke 2:13 (show verse)

And immediately there was with the angel a multitude of the army of Heaven praising God and saying,

Luke 2:14 (show verse)

"Glory be to God in the highest Heavens, And on earth peace among men who please Him!"

Luke 2:15 (show verse)

Then, as soon as the angels had left them and returned to Heaven, the shepherds said to one another, "Let us now go over as far as Bethlehem and see this that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us."

Luke 2:16 (show verse)

So they made haste and came and found Mary and Joseph, with the babe lying in the manger.

Luke 2:17 (show verse)

And when they saw the child, they told what had been said to them about Him;

Luke 2:18 (show verse)

and all who listened were astonished at what the shepherds told them.

Luke 2:19 (show verse)

But Mary treasured up all these things, often dwelling on them in her mind.

Luke 2:20 (show verse)

And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all that they had heard and seen in accordance with the announcement made to them.

Luke 2:21 (show verse)

When eight days had passed and the time for circumcising Him had come, He was called JESUS, the name given Him by the angel before His conception in the womb.

Luke 2:22 (show verse)

And when the days for their purification appointed by the Law of Moses had passed, they took 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 first-born male shall be called holy to the Lord."

Luke 2:24 (show verse)

And they also offered a sacrifice as commanded in the Law of the Lord, "a pair of turtle doves or two young pigeons."

Luke 2:25 (show verse)

Now there was a man in Jerusalem of the name of Symeon, an upright and God-fearing man, who was 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)

To him it had been revealed by the Holy Spirit that he should not see death until he had seen the Lord's Anointed One.

Luke 2:27 (show verse)

Led by the Spirit he came to the Temple; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus to do with regard to 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)

"Now, O Sovereign Lord, Thou dost send Thy servant away in peace, in fulfilment of Thy word,

Luke 2:30 (show verse)

Because mine eyes have seen Thy salvation,

Luke 2:31 (show verse)

Which Thou hast made ready in the sight of all nations--

Luke 2:32 (show verse)

A light to shine upon the Gentiles, And the glory of Thy people Israel."

Luke 2:33 (show verse)

And while the child's father and mother were wondering at the words of Symeon concerning Him,

Luke 2:34 (show verse)

Symeon blessed them and said to Mary the mother, "This child is appointed for the falling and the uprising of many in Israel and for a token to be spoken against;

Luke 2:35 (show verse)

and a sword will pierce through your own soul also; that the reasonings in many hearts may be revealed."

Luke 2:36 (show verse)

There was also Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, belonging to the tribe of Asher. She was of a very great age, having had after her maidenhood seven years of married life,

Luke 2:37 (show verse)

and then being a widow of eighty-four years. She was never absent from the Temple, but worshipped, by day and by night, with fasting and prayer.

Luke 2:38 (show verse)

And coming up just at that moment, she gave thanks to God, and spoke about the child to all who were expecting the deliverance of Jerusalem.

Luke 2:39 (show verse)

Then, as soon as they had accomplished all that the Law required, they returned to Galilee to their own town of Nazareth.

Luke 2:40 (show verse)

And the child grew and became strong and full of wisdom, and the favour of God rested upon Him.

Luke 2:41 (show verse)

Now His parents used to go up year by year to Jerusalem at the Feast of the Passover.

Luke 2:42 (show verse)

And when He was twelve years old they went up as was customary at the time of the Feast, and,

Luke 2:43 (show verse)

after staying the full number of days, when they started back home the boy Jesus remained behind in Jerusalem. His parents did not discover this,

Luke 2:44 (show verse)

but supposing Him to be in the travelling company, they proceeded a day's journey. Then they searched up and down for Him among their relatives and acquaintances;

Luke 2:45 (show verse)

but being unable to find Him they returned to Jerusalem, making anxious inquiry for Him.

Luke 2:46 (show verse)

On the third day they found Him in the Temple sitting among the Rabbis, both listening to them and asking them questions,

Luke 2:47 (show verse)

while all who heard Him were astonished at His intelligence and at the answers He gave.

Luke 2:48 (show verse)

When they saw Him, they were smitten with amazement, and His mother said to Him, "My child, why have you behaved thus to us? Your father and I have been searching for you in anguish."

Luke 2:49 (show verse)

"Why is it that you have been searching for me?" He replied; "did you not know that it is my duty to be engaged upon my Father's business?"

Luke 2:50 (show verse)

But they did not understand the significance of these words.

Luke 2:51 (show verse)

Then He went down with them and came to Nazareth, and was always obedient to them; but His mother carefully treasured up all these incidents in her memory.

Luke 2:52 (show verse)

And as Jesus grew older He gained in both wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.