What does Luke 2:11 mean?
An angel spoke these words to shepherds keeping watch over their flocks at night near Bethlehem. The announcement is full of meaning. "Unto you" makes it personal, and it came first to ordinary working men. "This day" means the long-awaited moment had arrived. "The city of David" is Bethlehem, David's hometown, fulfilling the promise that the Messiah would come from David's family. Then come three titles for the baby: a "Saviour," who rescues; "Christ," meaning the anointed King God promised; and "the Lord," a title Jews used for God himself. It is one of the most loved verses of the Christmas story.
Luke 2:11 in the World English Bible
For there is born to you today, in David’s city, a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.
Context
10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
12 And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
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What does Luke 2:11 mean?
An angel spoke these words to shepherds keeping watch over their flocks at night near Bethlehem. The announcement is full of meaning. "Unto you" makes it personal, and it came first to ordinary working men. "This day" means the long-awaited moment had arrived. "The city of David" is Bethlehem, David's hometown, fulfilling the promise that the Messiah would come from David's family. Then come three titles for the baby: a "Saviour," who rescues; "Christ," meaning the anointed King God promised; and "the Lord," a title Jews used for God himself. It is one of the most loved verses of the Christmas story.
What does Luke 2:11 say in the KJV?
Luke 2:11 (KJV) reads: “For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.”