Luke 2:11
“For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.”
Luke 2:11 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- For, this day, is born to you a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord, in the city of David.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- for there is born to you this day in the city of David a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord.
- DARBYDarby
- for to-day a Saviour has been born to you in David's city, who is Christ the Lord.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- For there is born to you, this day, in the city of David, a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- because there was born to you to-day a Saviour ; who is Christ the Lord ; in the city of David,
- BPVBiblePics Version
- For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.
Context: Luke 2
9And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.
10And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
11For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
12And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
13And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
About Luke 2: The Birth of Jesus
The birth of Jesus is announced to Mary and Joseph, and He is born in Bethlehem.
Commentary
Luke 2 is a chapter that tells the story of the birth of Jesus Christ. It begins with the decree from Caesar Augustus that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. This decree required Joseph and Mary to travel to Bethlehem, the city of David, to register for the census. While they were there, Mary gave birth to Jesus and laid him in a manger.