Lucas 2:24

24 And to offer a sacrifice according to that which is said in the law of the Lord, A pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons.

Ver. 24. A pair of turtledoves ] Christ’s mother was not rich enough to bring a lamb. Let this comfort poor Christians. I know thy poverty, saith Christ, but that is nothing, thou art rich, Revelation 2:9 . Smyrna, the poorest Church, hath the highest commendation.