Luke 2:21

The Passion Translation

On the day of the baby’s circumcision ceremony, eight days after his birth, his parents gave him the name Jesus, the name prophesied by the angel before he was born.

Cross References

Genesis 17:12

Throughout your generations, each male child must be circumcised eight days after his birth. This includes those not of your descendants—those born in your household and foreign-born servants whom you have purchased;

Matthew 1:21

She will give birth to a son and you are to name him ‘Savior,’ for he is destined to give his life to save his people from their sins.”

Matthew 1:25

but they refrained from having sex until she gave birth to her firstborn son, whom they named “Jesus.”

Matthew 3:15

Jesus replied, “It is only right to do all that God requires.” Then John baptized Jesus.

Luke 1:31

You will become pregnant with a baby boy, and you are to name him Jesus.

Luke 1:59

When the baby was eight days old, according to their custom, all the family and friends came together for the circumcision ceremony. Everyone assumed that the parents would name the baby Zechariah, after his father,

Philippians 2:8

He humbled himself and became vulnerable, choosing to be revealed as a man and was obedient. He was a perfect example, even in his death—a criminal’s death by crucifixion!