Luke 2:6
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 2:6 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 2:6 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 2:6 — KJV
“And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.”
— Luke 2:6 (KJV)
Luke 2:6 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 2:6
“While the earth remaineth, seedtime and harvest, and cold and heat, and summer and winter, and day and night shall not cease. While...: Heb. As yet all the days of the earth”
Shares key themes with Luke 2:6: while, days
“And when her days to be delivered were fulfilled, behold, there were twins in her womb.”
Shares key themes with Luke 2:6: days, delivered
“And the LORD said unto Moses, If her father had but spit in her face, should she not be ashamed seven days? let her be shut out from the camp seven days, and after that let her be received in again.”
Shares key themes with Luke 2:6: days, should
“And Joshua made them that day hewers of wood and drawers of water for the congregation, and for the altar of the LORD, even unto this day, in the place which he should choose. made: Heb. gave, or, delivered to be”
Shares key themes with Luke 2:6: should, delivered
“And when the LORD raised them up judges, then the LORD was with the judge, and delivered them out of the hand of their enemies all the days of the judge: for it repented the LORD because of their groanings by reason of them that oppressed them and vexed them.”
Shares key themes with Luke 2:6: days, delivered
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