Luke 2:4
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 2:4 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 2:4 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 2:4 — KJV
“And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)”
— Luke 2:4 (KJV)
Luke 2:4 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 2:4
“And it was told king David, saying, The LORD hath blessed the house of Obededom, and all that pertaineth unto him, because of the ark of God. So David went and brought up the ark of God from the house of Obededom into the city of David with gladness.”
Shares key themes with Luke 2:4: went, city, into
“And it came to pass about this time, that Joseph went into the house to do his business; and there was none of the men of the house there within.”
Shares key themes with Luke 2:4: joseph, went, into
“And the men were afraid, because they were brought into Joseph's house; and they said, Because of the money that was returned in our sacks at the first time are we brought in; that he may seek occasion against us, and fall upon us, and take us for bondmen, and our asses. seek...: Heb. roll himself upon us”
Shares key themes with Luke 2:4: joseph, into, because
“And Pharaoh turned and went into his house, neither did he set his heart to this also.”
Shares key themes with Luke 2:4: also, went, into
“And the house of Joseph, they also went up against Bethel: and the LORD was with them.”
Shares key themes with Luke 2:4: joseph, also, went
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