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Luke 2:39 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Luke 2:39 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 2 verse 39 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth.”
Luke 2:39 (KJV)
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Commentary on Luke 2:39
Joseph and Mary's performance of 'all things according to the law of the Lord' demonstrates comprehensive obedience to God's revealed will. Their return to Nazareth 'their own city' indicates they fulfilled all Jerusalem temple obligations before resuming normal life. The phrase 'according to the law' emphasizes that obedience characterized Jesus's family from the beginning. Their return to Galilee (Nazareth) seemingly contradicts Matthew's account of Egypt flight, which chronologically follows this, showing Luke focuses on legal/temple obedience while Matthew emphasizes persecution/protectio...
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Cross-References for Luke 2:39
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“out of the city of Nazareth”
“God sent out his Son”
“that shall you observe to do: you shall not add thereto”
“answering”
“his name was called Jesus”
“and came to Nazareth. He was subject to them”
“Herod”
“walking blamelessly in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord.”