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Learn about the historical and theological context of Jesus' birth and boyhood from Luke's perspective. Explore the details of the Roman Empire, the census, the shepherds, the angels, and the temple.
Luke 2. In this chapter, we have an account of the birth and infancy of our Lord Jesus: having had notice of his conception, and of the birth and infancy of his forerunner, in the former chapter. The First-begotten is here brought into the world; let us go meet him with our hosannas, blessed is he that cometh.
A detailed exposition of Luke 2:1-20, the account of the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem. The commentary defends the historical accuracy of Luke's narrative and explains the significance of the events and characters involved.
Learn the historical and biblical context of Luke 2, the birth of Jesus, with verse-by-verse commentary and questions. Explore the details of the census, the shepherds, Simeon, Anna, and Jesus in the temple.
This chapter details the birth of Christ (Luke 2:1-7), the annunciation to the shepherds (Luke 2:8-20), ceremonies of the law of Moses observed on behalf of Jesus (Luke 2:21-24), the prophecy of Simeon (Luke 2:25-35), the thanksgiving of Anna (Luke 2:36-39), episode when Jesus was twelve years old (Luke 2:40-51), and a one-sentence summary of ...
Clarke's Commentary. The decree of Augustus to enroll all the Roman empire, Luke 2:1, Luke 2:2. Joseph and Mary go to their own city to be enrolled, Luke 2:3-5. Christ is born, Luke 2:6, Luke 2:7. His birth is announced to the shepherds, Luke 2:8-14. They go to Bethlehem, and find Joseph, Mary, and Christ, Luke 2:15-20.
St. Luke, however, whose Gospel is the Gospel of the Humanity, lingers reverently over the Nativity, throwing a variety of side-lights upon the cradle of the Holy Child. Already has he shown how the Roman State prepared the cradle of the Infancy, and how Caesar Augustus unconsciously wrought out the purpose of God, the breath of his imperial ...
