Luke 2:11 “Today in the city of David a Savior has been born to you. He is Christ…”

Luke 2:11

Today in the city of David a Savior has been born to you. He is Christ the Lord!

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

World English Bible

For there is born to you today, in David’s city, a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

That is, that vnto you is borne this day in the citie of Dauid, a Sauiour, which is Christ the Lord.

Darby Translation

for to-day a Saviour has been born to you in David's city, who is Christ [the] Lord.

Young's Literal Translation

because there was born to you to-day a Saviour — who is Christ the Lord — in the city of David,

Bible in Basic English

For on this day, in the town of David, a Saviour has come to birth, who is Christ the Lord.

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Cross references

“unto”

Isaiah 9:6 Matthew 1:21 Titus 3:4–7 1 John 4:14 Luke 1:69 Titus 2:10–14

Isaiah 9:6 · BSB

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Matthew 1:21 · BSB

She will give birth to a Son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus, because He will save His people from their sins.”

Titus 3:4–7 · BSB

But when the kindness of God our Savior and His love for mankind appeared,

1 John 4:14 · BSB

And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent His Son to be the Savior of the world.

Luke 1:69 · BSB

He has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of His servant David,

Titus 2:10–14 · BSB

not stealing from them, but showing all good faith, so that in every respect they will adorn the teaching about God our Savior.

“in”

Luke 2:4

Luke 2:4 · BSB

So Joseph also went up from Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, since he was from the house and line of David.

“which”

Acts 2:36 Matthew 16:16 Luke 1:43 1 John 5:1 Matthew 1:16 John 1:45

Acts 2:36 · BSB

Therefore let all Israel know with certainty that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ!”

Matthew 16:16 · BSB

Simon Peter answered, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.”

Luke 1:43 · BSB

And why am I so honored, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?

1 John 5:1 · BSB

Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, and everyone who loves the Father also loves those born of Him.

Matthew 1:16 · BSB

and Jacob the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.

John 1:45 · BSB

Philip found Nathanael and told him, “We have found the One Moses wrote about in the Law, the One the prophets foretold—Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.”

“the Lord”

Philippians 2:11 Acts 10:36 1 Corinthians 15:47 Philippians 3:8 Colossians 2:6 Luke 20:42–44

Philippians 2:11 · BSB

and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Acts 10:36 · BSB

He has sent this message to the people of Israel, proclaiming the gospel of peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all.

1 Corinthians 15:47 · BSB

The first man was of the dust of the earth, the second man from heaven.

Philippians 3:8 · BSB

More than that, I count all things as loss compared to the surpassing excellence of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ

Colossians 2:6 · BSB

Therefore, just as you have received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to walk in Him,

Luke 20:42–44 · BSB

For David himself says in the book of Psalms: ‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand

Also

John 4:42 Acts 5:31 John 11:27 Matthew 16:20

John 4:42 · BSB

They said to the woman, “We now believe not only because of your words; we have heard for ourselves, and we know that this man truly is the Savior of the world.”

Acts 5:31 · BSB

God exalted Him to His right hand as Prince and Savior, in order to grant repentance and forgiveness of sins to Israel.

John 11:27 · BSB

“Yes, Lord,” she answered, “I believe that You are the Christ, the Son of God, who was to come into the world.”

Matthew 16:20 · BSB

Then He admonished the disciples not to tell anyone that He was the Christ.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

10But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid! For behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people:

12And this will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.”

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