Luke 2:39-40
What is written? (ESV)
And when they had performed everything according to the Law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth. And the child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom. And the favor of God was upon him.
What does it say?
After fulfilling all of their duties according to the Law of Moses [while in Jerusalem], they returned home to Nazareth of Galilee. And the child [Jesus] grew stronger and filled with wisdom. And God’s favor was upon him.
What is its immediate context?
The infant Jesus is being presented at the temple to observe what was written in the Law of Moses (vss 22-24). They encounter Simeon who was a devout Hebrew who had been promised that he would see “the consolation of Israel” (vs 25) before his death.
How Luke 2:39-40 is applied across Bible answers
Did Jesus live under the new covenant?
Joseph and Mary did all the things required for Jesus under the Law of Moses.
He was circumcised on the eighth day (vs 21) and they went to go to Jerusalem for purification (vs 22) and sacrifice (vs 23).
