Luke 2:16

American Standard Version (1901)

And they came with haste, and found both Mary and Joseph, and the babe lying in the manger.

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  • Luke 2:7 : 7 And she brought forth her firstborn son; and she wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
  • Luke 2:12 : 12 And this [is] the sign unto you: Ye shall find a babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, and lying in a manger.
  • Luke 19:32 : 32 And they that were sent went away, and found even as he had said unto them.
  • Luke 22:13 : 13 And they went, and found as he had said unto them: and they made ready the passover.
  • Eccl 9:10 : 10 Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do [it] with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in Sheol, whither thou goest.
  • Luke 1:39 : 39 And Mary arose in these days and went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Judah;

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  • Luke 2:17-20
    4 verses
    86%

    17And when they saw it, they made known concerning the saying which was spoken to them about this child.

    18And all that heard it wondered at the things which were spoken unto them by the shepherds.

    19But Mary kept all these sayings, pondering them in her heart.

    20And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, even as it was spoken unto them.

  • Luke 2:4-15
    12 verses
    84%

    4And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David;

    5to enrol himself with Mary, who was betrothed to him, being great with child.

    6And it came to pass, while they were there, the days were fulfilled that she should be delivered.

    7And she brought forth her firstborn son; and she wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.

    8And there were shepherds in the same country abiding in the field, and keeping watch by night over their flock.

    9And an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.

    10And the angel said unto them, Be not afraid; for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which shall be to all the people:

    11for there is born to you this day in the city of David a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord.

    12And this [is] the sign unto you: Ye shall find a babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, and lying in a manger.

    13And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,

    14Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace among men in whom he is well pleased.

    15And it came to pass, when the angels went away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing that is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.

  • Matt 2:7-14
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    79%

    7Then Herod privily called the Wise-men, and learned of them exactly what time the star appeared.

    8And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Go and search out exactly concerning the young child; and when ye have found [him], bring me word, that I also may come and worship him.

    9And they, having heard the king, went their way; and lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was.

    10And when they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.

    11And they came into the house and saw the young child with Mary his mother; and they fell down and worshipped him; and opening their treasures they offered unto him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh.

    12And being warned [of God] in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed into their own country another way.

    13Now when they were departed, behold, an angel of the Lord appeareth to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and be thou there until I tell thee: for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him.

    14And he arose and took the young child and his mother by night, and departed into Egypt;

  • Matt 2:1-2
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    76%

    1Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, Wise-men from the east came to Jerusalem, saying,

    2Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we saw his star in the east, and are come to worship him.

  • Matt 2:4-5
    2 verses
    74%

    4And gathering together all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Christ should be born.

    5And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judaea: for thus it is written through the prophet,

  • Luke 1:39
    73%

    39And Mary arose in these days and went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Judah;

  • Luke 2:27-28
    2 verses
    73%

    27And he came in the Spirit into the temple: and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, that they might do concerning him after the custom of the law,

    28then he received him into his arms, and blessed God, and said,

  • Matt 2:20-21
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    73%

    20Arise and take the young child and his mother, and go into the land of Israel: for they are dead that sought the young child's life.

    21And he arose and took the young child and his mother, and came into the land of Israel.

  • Matt 1:22-25
    4 verses
    73%

    22Now all this is come to pass, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying,

    23Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, And they shall call his name Immanuel; which is, being interpreted, God with us.

    24And Joseph arose from his sleep, and did as the angel of the Lord commanded him, and took unto him his wife;

    25and knew her not till she had brought forth a son: and he called his name JESUS.

  • Matt 1:18
    72%

    18Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found with child of the Holy Spirit.

  • Luke 2:39
    72%

    39And when they had accomplished all things that were according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth.

  • Luke 2:33
    72%

    33And his father and his mother were marvelling at the things which were spoken concerning him;

  • Luke 2:43-46
    4 verses
    71%

    43and when they had fulfilled the days, as they were returning, the boy Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and his parents knew it not;

    44but supposing him to be in the company, they went a day's journey; and they sought for him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance:

    45and when they found him not, they returned to Jerusalem, seeking for him.

    46And it came to pass, after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, both hearing them, and asking them questions:

  • Luke 1:26-27
    2 verses
    71%

    26Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth,

    27to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary.

  • Luke 1:30-31
    2 verses
    70%

    30And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favor with God.

    31And behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS.

  • Matt 1:20
    70%

    20But when he thought on these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit.

  • Luke 1:41
    70%

    41And it came to pass, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit;