Luke 2:24

Easy To Read Version

The law of the Lord also says that the people must give a sacrifice {\cf2\super [33]} : “You must sacrifice two doves or two young pigeons.” {\cf2\super [34]} So Joseph and Mary went to Jerusalem to do this.

Cross References

Leviticus 1:14

“When a person offers a bird as a burnt offering to the Lord, then that bird must be a dove or a young pigeon.

Leviticus 12:2

“Tell the people of Israel: If a woman gives birth to a baby boy, then that woman will be unclean [147] for seven days. This will be like her being unclean during her monthly time of bleeding.

Leviticus 5:11

“If the person can’t afford two doves or two pigeons, then he must bring 8 cups [47] of fine flour. This will be his sin offering. The person must not put oil on the flour. He must not put frankincense [48] on it, because it is a sin offering.

2 Corinthians 8:9

You know the grace (kindness) of our Lord Jesus Christ. You know that Christ was rich \{with God\}, but for you he became poor. Christ did this so that you could become rich by his becoming poor.