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Luke 2:11 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Luke 2:11 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 2 verse 11 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.”
Luke 2:11 (KJV)
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Commentary on Luke 2:11
For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. This verse contains the angel's proclamation of Jesus' identity and mission, comprising perhaps the most theologically dense announcement in Scripture. The preposition "unto you" (hymin, ὑμῖν) makes the birth personally relevant to the shepherds—this event has immediate significance for them and all humanity. The verb "is born" (etechthē, ἐτέχθη) is aorist passive, indicating a completed action done by God—the Messiah's birth is divine initiative, not human achievement.The phrase "this day" (sēmeron, σήμερο...
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Cross-References for Luke 2:11
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“Counselor”
“for it is he who shall save his people from their sins.,And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.,,,,,,,,”
“Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly”
“You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.”
“that the mother of my Lord should come to me?”
“Now we believe, not because of your speaking; for we have heard for ourselves, and know that this is indeed the Christ, the Savior of the world.”
“Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: and every one that loveth him that begat loveth him also that is begotten of him.”
“to the glory of God the Father.”
“out of the city of Nazareth”