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Luke 2:11

ESV For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.
NIV Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.
NASB for today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.
CSB Today in the city of David a Savior was born for you, who is the Messiah, the Lord.
NLT The Savior — yes, the Messiah, the Lord — has been born today in Bethlehem, the city of David!
KJV For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

What does Luke 2:11 mean?

This is one of the Bible's most often-quoted verses. As part of the "nativity story" (Luke 2:1–16), these words are frequently read aloud during the Christmas season as the world celebrates the birth of Jesus. This message is spoken to common shepherds (Luke 2:8), shortly after Mary gave birth to Christ (Luke 2:6–7), in the very place predicted by prophecy (Micah 5:2). The One just born is the promised Savior (Isaiah 7:14; 9:6–7), whose arrival is truly good news for the entire world (Luke 2:9–10).

As part of this message, the angel will tell the shepherds where to find this newborn Jesus (Luke 2:12). The once-terrified men will then be treated to the sight and sound of numerous angels praising God (Luke 2:13–14).
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