Luke 2:1-17 ASV

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Luke 2:7

It is Bucer’s note, that in the Greek it is not her firstborn Son, but τον υιον αυτης τον πρωτοτοκον, her Son, the firstborn; he was truly her Son, and her Son firstborn, but he was not called προωτοτοχος upon that account merely, for he was the firstborn of every creature, Colossians 1:15; he was the firstborn also of Mary, but it cannot be from thence concluded she had more sons, for where there is but one son he is the firstborn. And wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Luke 2:8

Bethlehem was a place about which were pastures for sheep, as appears from 1 Samuel 17:15. There were shepherds abroad in the night (for so the word signifieth) watching over their flocks; whether the phrase signifieth (as some think) successive watches, such as are kept by soldiers, and by the priests, I cannot say. This maketh some think, that it is hardly probable that our Saviour was born in December in the midst of the winter, that being no time when shepherds use in the night to be... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Luke 2:9

Christ was promised to men who by their occupation were shepherds, Genesis 47:3. He himself was the chief Shepherd, and the true Shepherd, John 10:11. The first publication of his birth is made to shepherds; not to shepherds that were idle, but busied in their honest vocations, keeping their flocks. This publication of his birth is made by an angel, whether the angel Gabriel before mentioned, or another, is not certain. This angel surprises the shepherds, cometh upon them thinking no such... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Luke 2:10-12

Though God, in his appearances to his people, was wont so to appear, as to show them cause to revere his majesty, yet he always supported them, that their spirits might not fail under those apprehensions and consternations. The angel bids them not to fear, for they had no reason to be afraid, he came not to bring them any frightening tidings, but tidings of joy, and that not to them alone, but to all people, both Jews and Gentiles, for to that latitude the text may be expounded. What was that?... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Luke 2:13-14

The nativity of our Saviour was published first by one angel, but it must be celebrated by a multitude of angels, who appear praising God upon this occasion. These are called the Lord’s host, Psalms 103:20,Psalms 103:21, not only because he useth them as his arms, to destroy his enemies, but also because of the order which is amongst them. How they praised God is expressed Luke 2:14, they sang Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men. The words may be taken either... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Luke 2:15-18

It was night, yet they delayed not to go and make a search, according to the revelation of the angel; and not in vain, they found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe. Divine revelations never deceive the soul that gives credit to them. Heaven and earth may pass away, but nothing which God hath spoken shall pass away without its accomplishment. When they had seen it, they made known the saying, &c: they had no charge of secrecy upon them, so did well in publishing what was of such universal... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Luke 2:1-20

CRITICAL NOTESLuke 2:1. All the world.—I.e. the Roman world (orbis terrarum). Taxed.—Rather, “enrolled,” something like a modern census, but with a view to taxation.Luke 2:2. This was the first enrolment made when Quirinius was governor of Syria (R.V.).—As Quirinius was governor of Syria in A.D. 6, ten years later than this, and then carried out a census, some have supposed that St. Luke made a mistake in referring to him here. This can scarcely be, as St. Luke himself mentions this second... read more

William Nicoll

Sermon Bible Commentary - Luke 2:1-7

Luke 2:1-7 The Child and the Emperor. I. "It came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Cæsar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed." In the original meaning of these words, they express the fact that it is by the vast network, so to speak, of the Imperial Government at Rome, reaching to every corner of the Empire, that the humble family at Nazareth were drawn from their home in the Galilean hills to the birthplace, or city, of David at Bethlehem. But there are a... read more

William Nicoll

Sermon Bible Commentary - Luke 2:7

Luke 2:7 Christ waiting to find room. In the birth and birthplace of Jesus there is something beautifully correspondent with His personal fortunes, afterwards also of the fortunes of His Gospel. Even down to our own age and times He comes into the world, as it were, to the taxing, and there is scant room for Him even at that. I. The reason why Jesus cannot find room for His Gospel is closely analogous to that which He encountered in His birth viz. that men's hearts are preoccupied. They do not... read more

William Nicoll

Sermon Bible Commentary - Luke 2:8-9

Luke 2:8-9 Whilst there is a striking contrast, between the Divine dignity of our Lord and the lowly earthly circumstances of His birth, there is at the same time a no less striking harmony between the events, and dispositions, and persons attending it. The time, the place, the tidings, the listeners, are all in unison. The shepherds were upon historic ground. On those same slopes, on those same hillsides, David of old had fed his father's flocks; and it was from those same fields that he went... read more

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Luke 2:7

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Luke 2:8

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Luke 2:9

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Luke 2:10-12

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Luke 2:13-14

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Luke 2:15-18

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Luke 2:1-20

Sermon Bible Commentary - Luke 2:1-7

Sermon Bible Commentary - Luke 2:7

Sermon Bible Commentary - Luke 2:8-9

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