Luke describes the coming of Jesus as good news for the entire world—for people of every race, age, gender, ethnic group, and social position. With John the Baptist as his prophetic forerunner, Jesus came as the Son of God and as the Messiah, the King descended from David who defeats Satan and brings salvation and healing. As Jesus served and taught the people and proclaimed good news, the reli…
1Aconteció en aquellos días, que se promulgó un edicto de parte de Augusto César, que todo el mundo fuese empadronado.
2Este primer censo se hizo siendo Cirenio gobernador de Siria.
3E iban todos para ser empadronados, cada uno a su ciudad.
4Y José subió de Galilea, de la ciudad de Nazaret, a Judea, a la ciudad de David, que se llama Belén, por cuanto era de la casa y familia de David;
5para ser empadronado con María su mujer, desposada con él, la cual estaba encinta.
6Y aconteció que estando ellos allí, se cumplieron los días de su alumbramiento.
7Y dio a luz a su hijo primogénito, y lo envolvió en pañales, y lo acostó en un pesebre, porque no había lugar para ellos en el mesón.
8Había pastores en la misma región, que velaban y guardaban las vigilias de la noche sobre su rebaño.
9Y he aquí, se les presentó un ángel del Señor, y la gloria del Señor los rodeó de resplandor; y tuvieron gran temor.
10Pero el ángel les dijo: No temáis; porque he aquí os doy nuevas de gran gozo, que será para todo el pueblo:
11que os ha nacido hoy, en la ciudad de David, un Salvador, que es CRISTO el Señor.
12Esto os servirá de señal: Hallaréis al niño envuelto en pañales, acostado en un pesebre.
13Y repentinamente apareció con el ángel una multitud de las huestes celestiales, que alababan a Dios, y decían:
14¡Gloria a Dios en las alturas, Y en la tierra paz, buena voluntad para con los hombres!
15Sucedió que cuando los ángeles se fueron de ellos al cielo, los pastores se dijeron unos a otros: Pasemos, pues, hasta Belén, y veamos esto que ha sucedido, y que el Señor nos ha manifestado.
16Vinieron, pues, apresuradamente, y hallaron a María y a José, y al niño acostado en el pesebre.
17Y al verlo, dieron a conocer lo que se les había dicho acerca del niño.
18Y todos los que oyeron, se maravillaron de lo que los pastores les decían.
19Pero María guardaba todas estas cosas, meditándolas en su corazón.
20Y volvieron los pastores glorificando y alabando a Dios por todas las cosas que habían oído y visto, como se les había dicho.
21Cumplidos los ocho días para circuncidar al niño, le pusieron por nombre JESÚS, el cual le había sido puesto por el ángel antes que fuese concebido.
22Y cuando se cumplieron los días de la purificación de ellos, conforme a la ley de Moisés, le trajeron a Jerusalén para presentarle al Señor
23(como está escrito en la ley del Señor: Todo varón que abriere la matriz será llamado santo al Señor),
24y para ofrecer conforme a lo que se dice en la ley del Señor: Un par de tórtolas, o dos palominos.
25Y he aquí había en Jerusalén un hombre llamado Simeón, y este hombre, justo y piadoso, esperaba la consolación de Israel; y el Espíritu Santo estaba sobre él.
26Y le había sido revelado por el Espíritu Santo, que no vería la muerte antes que viese al Ungido del Señor.
27Y movido por el Espíritu, vino al templo. Y cuando los padres del niño Jesús lo trajeron al templo, para hacer por él conforme al rito de la ley,
28él le tomó en sus brazos, y bendijo a Dios, diciendo:
29Ahora, Señor, despides a tu siervo en paz, Conforme a tu palabra;
30Porque han visto mis ojos tu salvación,
31La cual has preparado en presencia de todos los pueblos;
32Luz para revelación a los gentiles, Y gloria de tu pueblo Israel.
33Y José y su madre estaban maravillados de todo lo que se decía de él.
34Y los bendijo Simeón, y dijo a su madre María: He aquí, este está puesto para caída y para levantamiento de muchos en Israel, y para señal que será contradicha
35(y una espada traspasará tu misma alma), para que sean revelados los pensamientos de muchos corazones.
36Estaba también allí Ana, profetisa, hija de Fanuel, de la tribu de Aser, de edad muy avanzada, pues había vivido con su marido siete años desde su virginidad,
37y era viuda hacía ochenta y cuatro años; y no se apartaba del templo, sirviendo de noche y de día con ayunos y oraciones.
38Esta, presentándose en la misma hora, daba gracias a Dios, y hablaba del niño a todos los que esperaban la redención en Jerusalén.
39Después de haber cumplido con todo lo prescrito en la ley del Señor, volvieron a Galilea, a su ciudad de Nazaret.
40Y el niño crecía y se fortalecía, y se llenaba de sabiduría; y la gracia de Dios era sobre él.
41Iban sus padres todos los años a Jerusalén en la fiesta de la pascua;
42y cuando tuvo doce años, subieron a Jerusalén conforme a la costumbre de la fiesta.
43Al regresar ellos, acabada la fiesta, se quedó el niño Jesús en Jerusalén, sin que lo supiesen José y su madre.
44Y pensando que estaba entre la compañía, anduvieron camino de un día; y le buscaban entre los parientes y los conocidos;
45pero como no le hallaron, volvieron a Jerusalén buscándole.
46Y aconteció que tres días después le hallaron en el templo, sentado en medio de los doctores de la ley, oyéndoles y preguntándoles.
47Y todos los que le oían, se maravillaban de su inteligencia y de sus respuestas.
48Cuando le vieron, se sorprendieron; y le dijo su madre: Hijo, ¿por qué nos has hecho así? He aquí, tu padre y yo te hemos buscado con angustia.
49Entonces él les dijo: ¿Por qué me buscabais? ¿No sabíais que en los negocios de mi Padre me es necesario estar?
50Mas ellos no entendieron las palabras que les habló.
51Y descendió con ellos, y volvió a Nazaret, y estaba sujeto a ellos. Y su madre guardaba todas estas cosas en su corazón.
52Y Jesús crecía en sabiduría y en estatura, y en gracia para con Dios y los hombres.
TYNDALE OPEN STUDY NOTES
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Versículo 1
I. 2:1-7 Having described John’s birth, Luke gives a parallel account of Jesus’ birth, with emphasis…
2:1-7 Having described John’s birth, Luke gives a parallel account of Jesus’ birth, with emphasis on its lowliness. Although he was the glorious Messiah, Jesus entered the world in humble circumstances.
2:1 Caesar Augustus, whose given name was Octavian, ruled the Roman Empire from 27 BC to AD 14. Prior to his time, Rome was a republic ruled by a senate. The Roman senate gave Augustus supreme authority as emperor, and the republic became an empire. Augustus secured the empire’s borders and established the Pax Romana (“Roman Peace”), a period of unprecedented stability and prosperity in the Mediterranean world. • A census registered the people for tax purposes.
II
Versículo 2
II. 2:2 Quirinius was governor of Syria: Quirinius held this post AD 6–9. In 6–4 BC, Quirinius also h…
2:2 Quirinius was governor of Syria: Quirinius held this post AD 6–9. In 6–4 BC, Quirinius also had authority over Judea, possibly through some kind of joint rule. He may have begun the census. Historical accounts mention three other censuses at that time (in Syria, Gaul, and Spain), and there was no reason not to have one in Judea, though it is not mentioned in secular records. Jesus was born around 6–4 BC, before Herod the Great died in 4 BC (see Matt 2:1-19).
III
Versículo 3
III. 2:3-4 Since Joseph was a descendant of King David, he returned to David’s hometown of Bethlehem (…
2:3-4 Since Joseph was a descendant of King David, he returned to David’s hometown of Bethlehem (1 Sam 17:12, 58; 20:6), a tiny village in Judea five miles south of Jerusalem, where Mic 5:2 predicted that the Messiah would be born.
IV
Versículo 5
IV. 2:5 Mary, to whom he was engaged: See study note on 1:27.
2:5 Mary, to whom he was engaged: See study note on 1:27.
V
Versículo 7
V. 2:7 wrapped him snugly in strips of cloth: This common practice showed motherly love and care (se…
2:7 wrapped him snugly in strips of cloth: This common practice showed motherly love and care (see Ezek 16:4). • A manger was a feeding trough for animals. • no lodging available for them: This is a more accurate translation than the traditional “no room in the inn.” The word translated lodging does not mean an inn (there were no inns in tiny Bethlehem), but either a guest room in a private house or a public shelter for travelers. Since there was no normal lodging, Joseph and Mary moved to an area reserved for animals.
VI
Versículo 8
VI. 2:8 Shepherds were sometimes portrayed in Judaism as drifters and dishonest troublemakers. This s…
2:8 Shepherds were sometimes portrayed in Judaism as drifters and dishonest troublemakers. This stereotype was not universal, however; in the Old Testament, shepherds are usually viewed positively (e.g., Ps 23:1). Jesus came to common people such as these poor and humble peasants. • staying in the fields: This suggests warmer months of the year, perhaps March through November, though some shepherds stayed out year-round. The actual month of Jesus’ birth is unknown. • They were guarding their flocks against thieves and wild animals.
VII
Versículo 9
VII. 2:9-10 terrified: As with Zechariah and Mary, the angelic presence was glorious and frightening. …
2:9-10 terrified: As with Zechariah and Mary, the angelic presence was glorious and frightening. The angel told the shepherds, “Don’t be afraid” (cp. 1:11-13, 28-30). • I bring you good news: This verb (Greek euangelizō, “I evangelize”) is from the same root as the word for “Good News” (Greek euangelion, sometimes translated gospel; e.g., Gal 2:5, 7, 14). Isaiah’s prophecies describe God’s salvation as good news (see, e.g., Isa 52:7; 61:1). • to all people (literally to all the people): In Luke’s writings, “the people” (grammatical singular) always refers to the people of Israel. The shepherds were being told that Israel’s salvation had arrived. It would ultimately go to all nations.
VIII
Versículo 11
VIII. 2:11 The Messiah (Greek Christos, a translation of Hebrew mashiakh) means “Anointed One” and refe…
2:11 The Messiah (Greek Christos, a translation of Hebrew mashiakh) means “Anointed One” and refers to the coming savior from David’s line (see study note on 1:32-33). As the Good News moved from a Jewish context to the Gentile world, Christians began to use Christos less as a title and more as a name.
IX
Versículo 12
IX. 2:12 this sign: Shepherds would appreciate the paradox and incongruity between the security of st…
2:12 this sign: Shepherds would appreciate the paradox and incongruity between the security of strips of cloth and the lowly circumstances of lying in a manger. Seeing a baby in such a setting was very unusual—a fitting sign that God was at work.
X
Versículo 13
X. 2:13 The armies of heaven reveal God’s sovereign power and authority (2 Kgs 6:17; Ps 148:2). “Lor…
2:13 The armies of heaven reveal God’s sovereign power and authority (2 Kgs 6:17; Ps 148:2). “Lord of Heaven’s Armies” is a common Old Testament name for God (e.g., 1 Sam 1:11; 17:45; 2 Sam 7:8; Isa 5:16; Rom 9:29; Jas 5:4).
XI
Versículo 14
XI. 2:14 Glory to God in highest heaven: This short hymn is known as the Gloria in excelsis Deo from …
2:14 Glory to God in highest heaven: This short hymn is known as the Gloria in excelsis Deo from the first line of the Latin translation. The Messiah’s coming brings glory to God in the heavens and peace to humans on earth. • peace on earth to those with whom God is pleased: Peace indicates total well-being, not just the absence of hostility. The traditional translation, “on earth peace, good will toward men” (KJV), is based on the reading of some late manuscripts. The NLT text follows more reliable early manuscripts. Peace comes to the recipients of God’s grace.
XII
Versículo 19
XII. 2:19 Mary kept all these things in her heart: Perhaps Mary reflected on the significance of these…
2:19 Mary kept all these things in her heart: Perhaps Mary reflected on the significance of these events and wondered about Jesus’ destiny. It is also possible that Luke says this because Mary was his source of information on these events.
XIII
Versículo 20
XIII. 2:20 Glorifying and praising God are major themes throughout Luke’s Gospel (e.g., 1:64; 2:13, 28;…
2:20 Glorifying and praising God are major themes throughout Luke’s Gospel (e.g., 1:64; 2:13, 28; 5:25-26; 7:16; 13:13; 17:15, 18; 18:43; 19:37; 23:47; 24:53).
XIV
Versículo 21
XIV. 2:21 Eight days later . . . circumcised: See study note on 1:59.
2:21 Eight days later . . . circumcised: See study note on 1:59.
XV
Versículo 22
XV. 2:22 time for their purification offering: The law of Moses prescribed a forty-day period of ritu…
2:22 time for their purification offering: The law of Moses prescribed a forty-day period of ritual purification for women following childbirth (Lev 12), after which an offering was made (Luke 2:24). • to present him to the Lord: Every firstborn, whether human or animal, was to be offered to the Lord; humans were bought back with a redemption price (see Exod 13:1-2, 15; 34:19-20; Num 3:11-13; 18:15-16; Neh 10:35-36).
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Versículo 24
16. 2:24 a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons: This quote from Lev 12:8 pertains to the purific…
2:24 a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons: This quote from Lev 12:8 pertains to the purification ceremony after childbirth; Joseph and Mary offered the sacrifice prescribed for the poor.
17
Versículo 25
17. 2:25 Simeon was righteous and devout, like Zechariah and Elizabeth (1:6). They represent the righ…
2:25 Simeon was righteous and devout, like Zechariah and Elizabeth (1:6). They represent the righteous remnant of Israel that awaited God’s salvation (Isa 10:20-22). Some have assumed that Simeon was a priest; the text says only that he was a devout man in Jerusalem. • eagerly waiting for the Messiah to come and rescue Israel (literally awaiting Israel’s consolation): This is an allusion to Isa 40:1, which promised comfort to Israel after returning from exile. • The Holy Spirit was upon him: See study note on Luke 1:41.
18
Versículo 26
18. 2:26 the Lord’s Messiah (or the Lord’s Anointed): This title, often used of David, came to refer …
2:26 the Lord’s Messiah (or the Lord’s Anointed): This title, often used of David, came to refer to the Messiah, who would come from David’s line.
19
Versículo 27
19. 2:27 to the Temple: This was the Temple compound, not the sanctuary. See study note on 1:8-9.
2:27 to the Temple: This was the Temple compound, not the sanctuary. See study note on 1:8-9.
20
Versículo 29
20. 2:29-32 This third great hymn of the birth narrative is called the Nunc dimittis (“now dismiss”),…
2:29-32 This third great hymn of the birth narrative is called the Nunc dimittis (“now dismiss”), from the first words of the Latin translation. The hymn praises God for allowing Simeon to see God’s salvation.
21
Versículo 30
21. 2:30 I have seen your salvation: The phrase echoes Isa 52:12.
2:30 I have seen your salvation: The phrase echoes Isa 52:12.
22
Versículo 31
22. 2:31 The grammatical plural of people means all people, Jews and Gentiles (cp. study note on 2:9-…
2:31 The grammatical plural of people means all people, Jews and Gentiles (cp. study note on 2:9-10).
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Versículo 32
23. 2:32 The prophet Isaiah predicted that the coming Kingdom of God would bring salvation to all the…
2:32 The prophet Isaiah predicted that the coming Kingdom of God would bring salvation to all the nations (Isa 42:6-7; 49:6). • the glory of your people Israel! This quote from Isa 46:13 says that God’s salvation will bring glory to Israel. Israel’s role in the Old Testament was to bring glory to God by revealing God’s light to the nations.
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Versículo 34
24. 2:34 to cause many in Israel to fall: Many Israelites rejected Jesus as the Messiah (see Isa 8:14…
2:34 to cause many in Israel to fall: Many Israelites rejected Jesus as the Messiah (see Isa 8:14-15). • a sign from God: See Luke 11:29-30; cp. Isa 8:18.
25
Versículo 35
25. 2:35 the deepest thoughts of many hearts: Israel’s true heart—whether for God or against him—woul…
2:35 the deepest thoughts of many hearts: Israel’s true heart—whether for God or against him—would be revealed through their response to Jesus. • a sword will pierce your very soul: Mary would experience great pain at seeing her son rejected and dying on the cross.
26
Versículo 36
26. 2:36-38 Anna is the Greek equivalent of the Hebrew name Hannah, Samuel’s mother (1 Sam 1–2). Jewi…
2:36-38 Anna is the Greek equivalent of the Hebrew name Hannah, Samuel’s mother (1 Sam 1–2). Jewish tradition identified seven Old Testament women as prophets: Sarah, Miriam, Deborah, Hannah, Abigail, Huldah, and Esther. Anna was another prophetic witness to Jesus’ identity as the Messiah. • The tribe of Asher, one of the ten northern tribes of Israel, was named after Jacob’s eighth son (Gen 30:12-13). Most of those who returned from Babylonian exile were from the tribe of Judah; other Israelites also knew their tribal ancestry in Jesus’ day. For instance, the apostle Paul was from the tribe of Benjamin (Phil 3:5).
27
Versículo 37
27. 2:37 she lived as a widow to the age of eighty-four: In the ancient world, great age was associat…
2:37 she lived as a widow to the age of eighty-four: In the ancient world, great age was associated with wisdom and honor. • She never left the Temple: This is probably hyperbole; we might say, “She was there all the time,” reflecting her total dedication to God.
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Versículo 40
28. 2:40 filled with wisdom, and God’s favor was on him (cp. 1:80; 2:52): The twin statements about J…
2:40 filled with wisdom, and God’s favor was on him (cp. 1:80; 2:52): The twin statements about Jesus’ wisdom (2:40, 52) frame the story about Jesus’ extraordinary wisdom at an early age.
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Versículo 41
29. 2:41-51 Jesus’ visit to Jerusalem when he was twelve is the only account from Jesus’ childhood re…
2:41-51 Jesus’ visit to Jerusalem when he was twelve is the only account from Jesus’ childhood recorded in the Gospels. Its main theme is Jesus’ early spiritual insight, including his growing awareness both of his unique father-son relationship with God and of his unique mission.
2:41 Every year . . . the Passover festival: Passover, celebrating Israel’s deliverance from slavery in Egypt, was one of three great annual festivals that Jewish men were expected to attend (Exod 23:14-17; Deut 16:16). Jesus’ family was devout and observant.
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Versículo 42
30. 2:42 Jesus was twelve years old: A Jewish boy entered into his covenant responsibilities at age t…
2:42 Jesus was twelve years old: A Jewish boy entered into his covenant responsibilities at age thirteen (the bar mitzvah ceremony developed later to express this custom). With this visit, Jesus’ parents were preparing him to fulfill his role in the covenant community.
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Versículo 44
31. 2:44 they assumed he was among the other travelers: Joseph and Mary were probably traveling with …
2:44 they assumed he was among the other travelers: Joseph and Mary were probably traveling with a large caravan of relatives and friends from Galilee. Jesus probably spent a lot of time with his friends and relatives, so his parents were not worried at first.
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Versículo 46
32. 2:46 The three days probably included one day traveling from Jerusalem, one day traveling back, a…
2:46 The three days probably included one day traveling from Jerusalem, one day traveling back, and one day searching. • in the Temple: He was in the Temple compound, not the sanctuary. • listening to them and asking questions: Jesus was in the role of a student. In rabbinic instruction, a teacher responded to a student’s question with a series of counter-questions. Jesus’ insightful questions and answers amazed the teachers.
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Versículo 47
33. 2:47 amazed at his understanding and his answers: Jesus fulfilled Isa 11:2.
2:47 amazed at his understanding and his answers: Jesus fulfilled Isa 11:2.
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Versículo 49
34. 2:49 Didn’t you know that I must be in my Father’s house? Jesus was aware that his greatest loyal…
2:49 Didn’t you know that I must be in my Father’s house? Jesus was aware that his greatest loyalty belonged to his Father in heaven.
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Versículo 51
35. 2:51 Although Jesus recognized his relationship to his heavenly Father, he was obedient to his ea…
2:51 Although Jesus recognized his relationship to his heavenly Father, he was obedient to his earthly parents.
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Luke — Capítulo 2
Luke describes the coming of Jesus as good news for the entire world—for people of every race, age, gender, ethnic group, and social position. With John the Baptist as his prophetic forerunner, Jesus came as the Son of God and as the Messiah, the King descended from David who defeats Satan and brings salvation and healing. As Jesus served and taught the people and proclaimed good news, the reli…
Texto — Reina-Valera 1960
1Aconteció en aquellos días, que se promulgó un edicto de parte de Augusto César, que todo el mundo fuese empadronado.
2Este primer censo se hizo siendo Cirenio gobernador de Siria.
3E iban todos para ser empadronados, cada uno a su ciudad.
4Y José subió de Galilea, de la ciudad de Nazaret, a Judea, a la ciudad de David, que se llama Belén, por cuanto era de la casa y familia de David;
5para ser empadronado con María su mujer, desposada con él, la cual estaba encinta.
6Y aconteció que estando ellos allí, se cumplieron los días de su alumbramiento.
7Y dio a luz a su hijo primogénito, y lo envolvió en pañales, y lo acostó en un pesebre, porque no había lugar para ellos en el mesón.
8Había pastores en la misma región, que velaban y guardaban las vigilias de la noche sobre su rebaño.
9Y he aquí, se les presentó un ángel del Señor, y la gloria del Señor los rodeó de resplandor; y tuvieron gran temor.
10Pero el ángel les dijo: No temáis; porque he aquí os doy nuevas de gran gozo, que será para todo el pueblo:
11que os ha nacido hoy, en la ciudad de David, un Salvador, que es CRISTO el Señor.
12Esto os servirá de señal: Hallaréis al niño envuelto en pañales, acostado en un pesebre.
13Y repentinamente apareció con el ángel una multitud de las huestes celestiales, que alababan a Dios, y decían:
14¡Gloria a Dios en las alturas, Y en la tierra paz, buena voluntad para con los hombres!
15Sucedió que cuando los ángeles se fueron de ellos al cielo, los pastores se dijeron unos a otros: Pasemos, pues, hasta Belén, y veamos esto que ha sucedido, y que el Señor nos ha manifestado.
16Vinieron, pues, apresuradamente, y hallaron a María y a José, y al niño acostado en el pesebre.
17Y al verlo, dieron a conocer lo que se les había dicho acerca del niño.
18Y todos los que oyeron, se maravillaron de lo que los pastores les decían.
19Pero María guardaba todas estas cosas, meditándolas en su corazón.
20Y volvieron los pastores glorificando y alabando a Dios por todas las cosas que habían oído y visto, como se les había dicho.
21Cumplidos los ocho días para circuncidar al niño, le pusieron por nombre JESÚS, el cual le había sido puesto por el ángel antes que fuese concebido.
22Y cuando se cumplieron los días de la purificación de ellos, conforme a la ley de Moisés, le trajeron a Jerusalén para presentarle al Señor
23(como está escrito en la ley del Señor: Todo varón que abriere la matriz será llamado santo al Señor),
24y para ofrecer conforme a lo que se dice en la ley del Señor: Un par de tórtolas, o dos palominos.
25Y he aquí había en Jerusalén un hombre llamado Simeón, y este hombre, justo y piadoso, esperaba la consolación de Israel; y el Espíritu Santo estaba sobre él.
26Y le había sido revelado por el Espíritu Santo, que no vería la muerte antes que viese al Ungido del Señor.
27Y movido por el Espíritu, vino al templo. Y cuando los padres del niño Jesús lo trajeron al templo, para hacer por él conforme al rito de la ley,
28él le tomó en sus brazos, y bendijo a Dios, diciendo:
29Ahora, Señor, despides a tu siervo en paz, Conforme a tu palabra;
30Porque han visto mis ojos tu salvación,
31La cual has preparado en presencia de todos los pueblos;
32Luz para revelación a los gentiles, Y gloria de tu pueblo Israel.
33Y José y su madre estaban maravillados de todo lo que se decía de él.
34Y los bendijo Simeón, y dijo a su madre María: He aquí, este está puesto para caída y para levantamiento de muchos en Israel, y para señal que será contradicha
35(y una espada traspasará tu misma alma), para que sean revelados los pensamientos de muchos corazones.
36Estaba también allí Ana, profetisa, hija de Fanuel, de la tribu de Aser, de edad muy avanzada, pues había vivido con su marido siete años desde su virginidad,
37y era viuda hacía ochenta y cuatro años; y no se apartaba del templo, sirviendo de noche y de día con ayunos y oraciones.
38Esta, presentándose en la misma hora, daba gracias a Dios, y hablaba del niño a todos los que esperaban la redención en Jerusalén.
39Después de haber cumplido con todo lo prescrito en la ley del Señor, volvieron a Galilea, a su ciudad de Nazaret.
40Y el niño crecía y se fortalecía, y se llenaba de sabiduría; y la gracia de Dios era sobre él.
41Iban sus padres todos los años a Jerusalén en la fiesta de la pascua;
42y cuando tuvo doce años, subieron a Jerusalén conforme a la costumbre de la fiesta.
43Al regresar ellos, acabada la fiesta, se quedó el niño Jesús en Jerusalén, sin que lo supiesen José y su madre.
44Y pensando que estaba entre la compañía, anduvieron camino de un día; y le buscaban entre los parientes y los conocidos;
45pero como no le hallaron, volvieron a Jerusalén buscándole.
46Y aconteció que tres días después le hallaron en el templo, sentado en medio de los doctores de la ley, oyéndoles y preguntándoles.
47Y todos los que le oían, se maravillaban de su inteligencia y de sus respuestas.
48Cuando le vieron, se sorprendieron; y le dijo su madre: Hijo, ¿por qué nos has hecho así? He aquí, tu padre y yo te hemos buscado con angustia.
49Entonces él les dijo: ¿Por qué me buscabais? ¿No sabíais que en los negocios de mi Padre me es necesario estar?
50Mas ellos no entendieron las palabras que les habló.
51Y descendió con ellos, y volvió a Nazaret, y estaba sujeto a ellos. Y su madre guardaba todas estas cosas en su corazón.
52Y Jesús crecía en sabiduría y en estatura, y en gracia para con Dios y los hombres.
TYNDALE OPEN STUDY NOTES
Versículo 1
I. 2:1-7 Having described John’s birth, Luke gives a parallel account of Jesus’ birth, with emphasis…
Versículo 2
II. 2:2 Quirinius was governor of Syria: Quirinius held this post AD 6–9. In 6–4 BC, Quirinius also h…
Versículo 3
III. 2:3-4 Since Joseph was a descendant of King David, he returned to David’s hometown of Bethlehem (…
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IV. 2:5 Mary, to whom he was engaged: See study note on 1:27.
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V. 2:7 wrapped him snugly in strips of cloth: This common practice showed motherly love and care (se…
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VI. 2:8 Shepherds were sometimes portrayed in Judaism as drifters and dishonest troublemakers. This s…
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VII. 2:9-10 terrified: As with Zechariah and Mary, the angelic presence was glorious and frightening. …
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VIII. 2:11 The Messiah (Greek Christos, a translation of Hebrew mashiakh) means “Anointed One” and refe…
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IX. 2:12 this sign: Shepherds would appreciate the paradox and incongruity between the security of st…
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X. 2:13 The armies of heaven reveal God’s sovereign power and authority (2 Kgs 6:17; Ps 148:2). “Lor…
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XI. 2:14 Glory to God in highest heaven: This short hymn is known as the Gloria in excelsis Deo from …
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XII. 2:19 Mary kept all these things in her heart: Perhaps Mary reflected on the significance of these…
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XIII. 2:20 Glorifying and praising God are major themes throughout Luke’s Gospel (e.g., 1:64; 2:13, 28;…
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XIV. 2:21 Eight days later . . . circumcised: See study note on 1:59.
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XV. 2:22 time for their purification offering: The law of Moses prescribed a forty-day period of ritu…
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16. 2:24 a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons: This quote from Lev 12:8 pertains to the purific…
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17. 2:25 Simeon was righteous and devout, like Zechariah and Elizabeth (1:6). They represent the righ…
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18. 2:26 the Lord’s Messiah (or the Lord’s Anointed): This title, often used of David, came to refer …
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19. 2:27 to the Temple: This was the Temple compound, not the sanctuary. See study note on 1:8-9.
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20. 2:29-32 This third great hymn of the birth narrative is called the Nunc dimittis (“now dismiss”),…
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21. 2:30 I have seen your salvation: The phrase echoes Isa 52:12.
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22. 2:31 The grammatical plural of people means all people, Jews and Gentiles (cp. study note on 2:9-…
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23. 2:32 The prophet Isaiah predicted that the coming Kingdom of God would bring salvation to all the…
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24. 2:34 to cause many in Israel to fall: Many Israelites rejected Jesus as the Messiah (see Isa 8:14…
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25. 2:35 the deepest thoughts of many hearts: Israel’s true heart—whether for God or against him—woul…
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26. 2:36-38 Anna is the Greek equivalent of the Hebrew name Hannah, Samuel’s mother (1 Sam 1–2). Jewi…
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27. 2:37 she lived as a widow to the age of eighty-four: In the ancient world, great age was associat…
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28. 2:40 filled with wisdom, and God’s favor was on him (cp. 1:80; 2:52): The twin statements about J…
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29. 2:41-51 Jesus’ visit to Jerusalem when he was twelve is the only account from Jesus’ childhood re…
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30. 2:42 Jesus was twelve years old: A Jewish boy entered into his covenant responsibilities at age t…
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31. 2:44 they assumed he was among the other travelers: Joseph and Mary were probably traveling with …
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32. 2:46 The three days probably included one day traveling from Jerusalem, one day traveling back, a…
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33. 2:47 amazed at his understanding and his answers: Jesus fulfilled Isa 11:2.
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34. 2:49 Didn’t you know that I must be in my Father’s house? Jesus was aware that his greatest loyal…
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35. 2:51 Although Jesus recognized his relationship to his heavenly Father, he was obedient to his ea…