Luke 2:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 2:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 2:1 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 2:1 — KJV
“And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. taxed: or, enrolled”
— Luke 2:1 (KJV)
Luke 2:1 in Context — About the Book of Luke
Luke, the physician-historian, writes the most carefully researched Gospel — and the most tender. Outsiders take center stage: shepherds, women, Samaritans, tax collectors, the prodigal son. More than any Gospel, Luke shows Jesus praying at every turning point of His life.
Cross-References for Luke 2:1
“And there stood up one of them named Agabus, and signified by the Spirit that there should be great dearth throughout all the world: which came to pass in the days of Claudius Caesar.”
Shares key themes with Luke 2:1: came, pass, days
“And it came to pass in those days, when Moses was grown, that he went out unto his brethren, and looked on their burdens: and he spied an Egyptian smiting an Hebrew, one of his brethren.”
Shares key themes with Luke 2:1: came, pass, those
“And it came to pass in those days, that he went out into a mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God.”
Shares key themes with Luke 2:1: came, pass, those
“And it came to pass, that, when the sun went down, and it was dark, behold a smoking furnace, and a burning lamp that passed between those pieces. a burning...: Heb. a lamp of fire”
Shares key themes with Luke 2:1: came, pass, those
“And Onan knew that the seed should not be his; and it came to pass, when he went in unto his brother's wife, that he spilled it on the ground, lest that he should give seed to his brother.”
Shares key themes with Luke 2:1: came, pass, went
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