Luke 2:21

Contemporary English Version Interconfessional Edition

Eight days later Jesus' parents did for him what the Law of Moses commands. And they named him Jesus, just as the angel had told Mary when he promised she would have a baby.

Cross References

Leviticus 12:3

Her son must be circumcised on the eighth day,

Luke 1:59

Eight days later they did for the child what the Law of Moses commands. They were going to name him Zechariah, after his father.

Luke 1:31

and you will have a son. His name will be Jesus.

Genesis 17:12

From now on, your family must circumcise every baby boy when he is eight days old. You must even circumcise any man or boy you have as a slave, both those born in your homes and those you buy from foreigners. This will be a sign that my promise to you will last forever.

Philippians 2:8

Christ was humble. He obeyed God and even died on a cross.

Matthew 3:15

Jesus answered, “For now this is how it should be, because we must do all God wants us to do.” Then John agreed.

Matthew 1:25

But they did not sleep together before her baby was born. Then Joseph named him Jesus.

Matthew 1:21

Then after her baby is born, name him Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.”