Luke 2:5
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to him in marriage and was expecting a child.”
A short, plain-language explanation of Luke 2:5 goes here — the kind of answer a reader (or an AI assistant) can quote in one breath. Original meaning coming soon.
“He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to him in marriage and was expecting a child.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.”
King James Version · Public Domain“to enrol himself with Mary, who was betrothed to him, being great with child.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“to enrol himself with Mary his betrothed wife, being with child.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Luke 2:5 — 2 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Deuteronomy 22:22If a man is found lying with another man’s wife, both the man who slept with her and the woman must die. You must purge the evil from Israel.
- Matthew 1:18This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged in marriage to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit.
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